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Sheryl R Garrison
Waterton Park, AB CA

09/23/2023
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Nikon D7200 with Nikkor 105mm

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Raw file editing with Adobe

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The case of a caddisfly—constructed with silk and rocks from the creek bed—serves as a portable protective shelter until the larvae pupates. Recent studies have shown evidence of microplastics in some casings, but this one emerged from a mountain creek in the Rockies. Its case was constructed with argillite, limestone, dolomite, and igneous rocks.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!