The baobab tree of life

Chapter 1

The biology of a survivor

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Chapter 2

A global family tree

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Chapter 3

Legends of the upside-down tree

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Chapter 4

The ecosystem anchor

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The baobab tree of life

Ch 2 · A global family tree

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artiteacher My Little Baobab

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artiteacher The mainland African survivor

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artiteacher The Australian boab cousin

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artiteacher Madagascar's avenue of giants

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artiteacher The mystery of the ocean crossing

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artiteacher A global family tree

We sailed from Madagascar—(on the waves!) / And rooted all over the world—(yeah we did!)

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artiteacher The Australian boab cousin

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Fun Fact

Baobab species: Madagascar is home to six unique baobab species, while mainland Africa and Australia only have one native species each.

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artiteacher The mainland African survivor

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Quiz

Which island nation is home to six of the world's eight baobab species?

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Gossip

Which baobab destination would you visit first?

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Quiz

Which continent has only one native species of baobab, known as Adansonia digitata?

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Quiz

How do scientists believe baobab seeds traveled across the ocean to Australia?

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Quiz

In which region of Australia is the native boab tree primarily found?

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What is the common name for the single baobab species native to Australia?

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What is the name of the famous tourist site in Madagascar lined with giant baobabs?

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Quiz

What shape is characteristic of the Australian boab tree's trunk?

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Quiz

What is the scientific genus name shared by all baobab trees?

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