Alton L. Biggs
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This page changes on a regular basis to reflect some of the photographs that I have taken during my travels. Check back every month or so, and please don't hesitate to offer comments via E-mail.

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Tree Ferns
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I fell in love with tree ferns the first time I ever saw them growing in the tropical rain forest.

Heliconias
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Heliconias bear flowers seen in many tropical bouquets.

Heliconia Flower
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Heliconia flowers come in a variety of colors and unique forms.

Ginger Flower
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Ginger also comes in several colors.

Terrestrial Orchid
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This terrestrial orchid is the official flower of Costa Rica.

Epiphytic Orchid
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Orchids, both terrestrial and epiphytic species, grow in profusion throughout the tropical forests.
















These photos will change on approximately a monthly basis to reflect a trip that I took 19 June -1 July 2008 to Costa Rica with members of the Texas Association of Biology Teachers.

This page was last updated on 3 September 2008