One is the loneliest number: the Pahrump poolfish is the last living member of its genus (Empetricthys). The 3 others (Ash Meadows poolfish, Raycraft Ranch springfish + Pahrump Ranch killifish, all also found only in Nevada) had gone extinct by 1960 due to human activity #25DaysofFishmas

A chiton! I used to love finding them in the tidepools as a kid, I still have a bunch of their segments I collected off the beach. Neat shot, I didn’t know barnacles were so complex!

334 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️

Spinel:
- An oxide mineral
- Forms via metamorphism
- Can be various colours due to impurities
- Its name comes from the Latin word "spinella" (little thorn) because of its pointy octahedral shape #minerals

I thought this one was a beauty

331 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️

Andalusite:
- An aluminosilicate mineral
- A polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite
- A common low grade metamorphic mineral
- Used in the production of high temperature ceramics
- Named after Andalusia in Spain #minerals

I wrote a while back about the many scams and crappy "opportunities" that target artists

329 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️

Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals

I’ve gotten t-shirts from the thrift store where the smell of the previous person’s products linger even after going through the laundry multiple times. Can’t stand it, always have to change after a few hours!