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The web pages about Costa Rican species are electronic publications that provide basic information on the species of different groups of organisms found in Costa Rica. The scientific information is presented in a simple technical language. The resulting publications include photos and illustrations, information about natural history, conservation and demography, distribution, importance for humankind, taxonomy, and references. Almost all the information is written in Spanish.

Species of the month:
We invite you to learn about these species which, given their attraction, interesting appearance, importance for humans or their relation to a biological event, were selected for this month.

Scientific name: Aseroë rubra
Group: Fungi and liquens. Ball-shaped / Puffballs
Common name: Flor de tierra Publication date: 11/2/2005

Scientific name: Bassariscus sumichrasti
Group: Mammals. Cacomistle
Common name: Cacomistle, ostoche Publication date: 11/20/1999

Scientific name: Discodoris ketos
Group: Mollusks. Sea Slugs
Common name: Babosa marina. Publication date: 7/11/2000

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