Transcript Attack of the killer bugs! - Michigan State University

Rich Soil!
The soil in the area contains lots of nutrients.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Attack of the killer bugs!
A specialist true bug (order Hemiptera) outbreak
hits your seedling; they use their sucking
mouthparts to tap into the phloem and slurp
precious sugars.
LOSE TWO TIDDLYWINKS
Herbivores Pass You By
This year herbivores didn’t seem to notice you.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Warm Temperatures!
The warmer temperatures this year were perfect
for growing.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Herd of Deer!
A herd of deer begin feeding on you.
REGARDLESS OF YOUR CURRENT SIZE YOU ARE
REDUCED TO ONE TIDDLYWINK
Herbivore Population Decline
There are fewer herbivores around this year.
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ZONE ONE
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Starved for sunlight!
You land a little too close to your parent tree; the
shade makes photosynthesis difficult for you. You
may need to use up reserves.
LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK
Hardy Seed
You are a tough little seed capable of
withstanding environmental challenges.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Plenty of Water
This year has seen a lot of rain so you are not at
risk of drying out.
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Leaf Miner Outbreak!
Butterflies and moths may be lovely, but the
damage these caterpillars are doing to your
tender leaves is no joke.
LOSE TWO TIDDLYWINKS
Locust Swarm!
A swarm of migrating locust pass through the
area feeding on everything they find.
ALL PLANTS IN THIS ZONE LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK
KILLER VIRUS PLAGUE!
A specialist virus shows up in your seedling
patch – you’re especially vulnerable, and all
your leaves wither and wilt.
LOSE TWO TIDDLYWINKS
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Nice Weather
The weather conditions are perfect for growth.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Fungus Outbreak!
Guess you landed in a soggy spot; this leaf wilt
destroys your foliage – you’ll have to use any
reserves to make up for lost photosynthesis!
LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK
Warm Temperatures!
The warmer temperatures this year were perfect
for growing.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Nutritious soil!
The surrounding soil is especially full of nutrients.
You’re able to do some extra growing!
GAIN TWO TIDDLYWINKS
Insidious worm infestation!
Tiny nematodes have made their homes in your
wee roots, consuming resources intended to
expand your underground network
LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK
Lots of Sun!
You settle in an area that receives
lots of sunlight.
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Shading Your Competition!
You are able to grow taller than your neighbors
and block their access to sunlight.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK TO YOURSELF AND
REMOVE ONE FROM A PLANT OF YOUR
CHOICE IN THE SAME ZONE
Nice Weather
The weather conditions are perfect for growth.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Plenty of Water
This year has seen a lot of rain so you are not at
risk of drying out.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Large Herbivores!
A large herbivore browses on your
delicious leaves.
LOSE TWO TIDDLYWINKS
Herbivores Pass You By
This year herbivores didn’t seem to notice you.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Rich Soil!
The soil in the area contains lots of nutrients.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
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ZONE TWO
No Competition!
You have few neighbors to compete with you for
limited resources.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Nice Weather
The weather conditions are perfect for growth.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Extended Growing Season!
Warmer temperatures this year has resulted in a
longer growing season.
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Plenty of Water
This year has seen a lot of rain so you are not at
risk of drying out.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Seed Predator!
A seed-eating bird is in the area.
IF YOU ARE JUST A SEED (ONLY ONE TIDDLYWINK
TALL) YOU ARE EATEN, LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK.
TALLER PLANTS ARE UNHARMED.
Warm Temperatures!
The warmer temperatures this year were perfect
for growing.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
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Human Interference!
You have settled close to a busy road and the
local humans regularly trim your branches.
LOSE ONE TIDDLYWINK
Herbivores Pass You By
This year herbivores didn’t seem to notice you.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
Human Help!
You land in an area that is carefully preserved
and cared for by the local humans.
ADD TWO TIDDLYWINKS
Rich Soil!
The soil in the area contains lots of nutrients.
ADD ONE TIDDLYWINK
ZONE THREE
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