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DYK for Echinaster echinophorus

On 5 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Echinaster echinophorus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the orange knobbly star produces dark eggs which drift with the current and orange eggs which sink immediately to the seabed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Echinaster echinophorus. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:04, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Red-cheeked Salamander

On 6 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Red-cheeked Salamander, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the red-cheeked salamander, which is distasteful to predators, is mimicked by the harmless imitator salamander? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:51, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Imitator salamander

On 6 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Imitator salamander, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the red-cheeked salamander, which is distasteful to predators, is mimicked by the harmless imitator salamander? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:51, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Common rocket frog

On 6 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Common rocket frog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the female common rocket frog (pictured carrying tadpoles) and the male rainforest frog Colostethus stepheni are both involved in the parental care of their young? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:21, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Sacramento Mountain Salamander

On 7 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sacramento Mountain Salamander, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Sacramento Mountain Salamander is preyed on by the western terrestrial garter snake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sacramento Mountain Salamander. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:02, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Frankia alni

Hello my friend. The image caption and the lead seem disconnected somehow. I got all discombobulated -- more than usual. :) Anna Frodesiak (talk) 11:43, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

I've changed the caption. Is that better? I took the photo in the woods near here where they were easily seen on the surface. The nodules are usually underground. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:56, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Nectophrynoides tornieri

Hello! Your submission of Nectophrynoides tornieri at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! bamse (talk) 11:23, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

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DYK for Acetabularia calyculus

On 9 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Acetabularia calyculus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the thallus of the umbrella alga, which grows up to 7 centimetres (2.8 in) tall, consists of a single large cell? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Acetabularia calyculus. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Ceramaster patagonicus

On 10 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ceramaster patagonicus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the cookie star feeds on the cloud sponge? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Cloud sponge

On 10 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cloud sponge, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the cookie star feeds on the cloud sponge? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Colostethus palmatus

On 10 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Colostethus palmatus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the frogs Colostethus palmatus and Colostethus agilis are endemic to Colombia? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Colostethus agilis

On 10 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Colostethus agilis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the frogs Colostethus palmatus and Colostethus agilis are endemic to Colombia? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Aspergillus sydowii

Hi, I added some material to this article you started. It's an interesting fungus, and well-represented in the literature. I may be able to get microscopy images from work colleagues (probably not soon, but in the long-term). Always happy to see new fungus articles being created! Cheers, Sasata (talk) 20:09, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Thank you. I see the article has expanded dramatically. The fungus came to my attention because of its effects on corals and I will further develop that angle. I will put it forward for DYK as a joint creation in due course. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 04:58, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Shovelnose Salamander

On 11 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shovelnose Salamander, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the shovelnose salamander and the blackbelly salamander both live in the Appalachian Mountains, but the former feeds exclusively in water while the latter mainly forages on land? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Blackbelly Salamander

On 11 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Blackbelly Salamander, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the shovelnose salamander and the blackbelly salamander both live in the Appalachian Mountains, but the former feeds exclusively in water while the latter mainly forages on land? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nectophrynoides tornieri

On 12 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nectophrynoides tornieri, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the female Tornier's forest toad is viviparous and has been known to carry 35 young at one time? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nectophrynoides tornieri. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Balanus eburneus

On 13 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Balanus eburneus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the ivory barnacle and the bay barnacle (pictured) have extended their ranges by fouling the hulls of ships? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:01, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Balanus improvisus

On 13 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Balanus improvisus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the ivory barnacle and the bay barnacle (pictured) have extended their ranges by fouling the hulls of ships? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:01, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Plans

Hello again. I decided that I'm going to instead do fish species instead of invertebrates after mammals. It would be most easier for me. I do encourage you to bring starfish to FA eventually. Hopefully someone will GA review it soon. LittleJerry (talk) 01:45, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

I will be happy to help with any vertebrate or invertebrate article with a view to FAC if you would like a collaborator. As to the other point you mention, I think starfish and echinoderms in general are very interesting. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:29, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, maybe we can work on fish and inverebrates respectively? I think their both underrepresented at the FA level. LittleJerry (talk) 21:24, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

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DYK for Alexandrium monilatum

On 14 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alexandrium monilatum, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when the population size of the dinoflagellate Alexandrium monilatum increases, it can cause a red tide that kills fish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexandrium monilatum. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Please do not close-paraphrase what you don't understand, thereby rendering it both inaccurate and a copyright violation. --Fjozk (talk) 19:33, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

New rule: Copyvios allowed on main page? No

No, copyright violations are not allowed to ride out the main page showcasing of the article. -Fjozk (talk) 19:58, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Copyright problem: Alexandrium monilatum

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And let's post my reply on your talk page, where the converstion should be had.

Nice try. You frequently write DYK articles that are on the main page, that are largely plagiarized, except where they are absolute rubbish. You do not read the science articles at a level of understanding, and you should stop creating articles on topics you don't understand and stop plagiarizing articles with your rearrange a word here and there then claim a second rate duplicate finder shows that a reversion after yours wasn't a copyvio. I find your copyvios because I have read the sources, then I run them through a plagiarism detector, and you would be flunked in every class you ever took, as you should be. And yet, worse than your plagiarism is your failure to understand the complex biology and simply post anything with the right words in it strung together without meaning.

Cut it out. And look through your history. I am not the first person to bring this to your attention. You've been accused of writing complete nonsense before. And you continue to do it. In spite of admissions on your part that you don't understand what you are writing.

What is wrong with wikipedia that anything goes as long as it makes the main page? -Fjozk (talk) 00:34, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Although you're not claiming to have five dozen degrees, and, in fact, you repeatedly admit you don't understand what you are writing about, you continue to be allowed to post your bad science to the main page.

Please stop writing about biology that you don't know. Here, read this: Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2007-03-05/Essjay. -Fjozk (talk) 00:44, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Humming Frog

On 15 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Humming Frog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the humming frog aestivates in an underground burrow during the hottest part of the summer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Humming Frog. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Spondylus americanus

On 15 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Spondylus americanus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lister's tree oyster and the flat tree oyster sometimes grow on the shell of the Atlantic thorny oyster (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:01, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Isognomon radiatus

On 15 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Isognomon radiatus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lister's tree oyster and the flat tree oyster sometimes grow on the shell of the Atlantic thorny oyster (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Isognomon alatus

On 15 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Isognomon alatus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lister's tree oyster and the flat tree oyster sometimes grow on the shell of the Atlantic thorny oyster (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Alpheus heterochaelis

On 16 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alpheus heterochaelis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the sound made by the bigclaw snapping shrimp (pictured) is made by the bursting of a cavitation bubble? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alpheus heterochaelis. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

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DYK for Rhizophora mucronata

On 16 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rhizophora mucronata, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the red mangrove (propagule pictured) can regenerate among dense growth of golden leather fern? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:01, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Acrostichum aureum

On 16 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Acrostichum aureum, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the red mangrove (propagule pictured) can regenerate among dense growth of golden leather fern? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK review

Hi! I have attended to your review observations under the DYK Residenz Ansbach, St. Gumbertus, Ansbach, St. Johannis, Ansbach Are there any more observations for us to reply? Thanks--Nvvchar. 17:19, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

That's fine, thanks. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:41, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Gorgonia flabellum

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gorgonia flabellum, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Venus sea fan (pictured) feeds by catching plankton that drift past? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gorgonia flabellum. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Aspergillus sydowii

On 18 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aspergillus sydowii, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus sydowii causes aspergillosis in sea fans and may be carried between them by the flamingo tongue snail? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aspergillus sydowii. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:03, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Euapta lappa

On 18 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Euapta lappa, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the beaded sea cucumber moves by means of peristalsis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Euapta lappa. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:01, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Meoma ventricosa

On 18 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Meoma ventricosa, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the red heart urchin feeds on the film of algae and bacteria that surrounds grains of sand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Meoma ventricosa. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Aplysina insularis

On 18 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aplysina insularis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the yellow tube sponge appears bright greenish yellow in deep water because it emits fluorescent light? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aplysina insularis. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK

Hi Cwmhiraeth! Left comments at your Starfish GA, great for an FAC push! Actually, I wanted to have your help at a DYK nomination from Digitalis thapsi (see here). If you have time, you can comment at an FAC I have (see here) , Giant eland. I think your comments will be helpful. Sainsf <^>_{Talk all words} 12:38, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

I've made a comment on the DYK template page. I will have a look at Giant eland and see if there is anything I can usefully add to the comments at FAC. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:41, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

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DYK for Amygdalum papyrium

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Amygdalum papyrium, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Atlantic paper mussel has been found growing at densities of over 3000 per square metre (11 sq ft)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amygdalum papyrium. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:02, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Bo Ningen

Hi, thanks for the DYK review. Just dropping you a note to let you know I've now done the QPQ. Sorry it took a while. Cheers, AndreasKolbe JN 466 23:31, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Solaster paxillatus

On 20 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Solaster paxillatus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the orange sun star (pictured) can be found on the seabed in waters anywhere from 11 to 3,740 metres (36 to 12,270 ft) deep? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Solaster paxillatus. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:01, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Thor amboinensis

On 20 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thor amboinensis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the squat shrimp is normally found among the tentacles of a sea anemone? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thor amboinensis. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nyctibatrachus humayuni

On 20 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nyctibatrachus humayuni, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Bombay night frog has been found living in a cave piled high with fruit bat droppings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nyctibatrachus humayuni. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Callulina kisiwamsitu

On 21 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Callulina kisiwamsitu, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the endangered Mazumbai warty frog and the more common Krefft's warty frog are both found in the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Callulina kreffti

On 21 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Callulina kreffti, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the endangered Mazumbai warty frog and the more common Krefft's warty frog are both found in the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Amphibian

Hi, Cwmhiraeth. I know that you intend to take "Amphibian" to FAC, as part of the WikiCup competition. I would be happy to co-nominate the article with you if you think that would be appropriate and helpful. (As long as you get the credit for the WikiCup, of course.) Axl ¤ [Talk] 20:06, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

The WikiCup draws to a conclusion at the end of October. It is too late now to nominate Amphibian with that in mind, but thank you for the offer. It is now the article Frog that I am pinning my hopes on. Whether a decision will be made on that at FAC before the end of October is doubtful. Both Frog and Amphibian would be high scoring articles for the WikiCup because they would both warrant high bonus points. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:15, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, okay. However I am confident that "Frog" will pass FAC within that time. Axl ¤ [Talk] 21:59, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Gastrotheca cornuta

On 22 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gastrotheca cornuta, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the eggs of the horned marsupial frog are the largest to be laid by any known amphibian? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gastrotheca cornuta. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Mozambique Rain Frog

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I did make a mistake, I'm not sure how I got the character count I did. I will take a look a bit later, after the baseball game ends.IvoShandor (talk) 00:24, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Gorgonia ventalina

On 23 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gorgonia ventalina, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the nudibranch Tritonia hamnerorum feeds exclusively on the purple sea fan? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Tritonia hamnerorum

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The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

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Hi and thanks for your good words. Yes, it was my first GA review, glad to know I have remarkably improved! Well, Giant eland is doing well, supported by two already but still waiting for more. I have decided to put Dromedary for FAC after its review ends, so if you get time after WikiCup you can turn to that article. By the way, BOL (best of luck) for WikiCup, just a week left! Sainsf <^>_{Talk all words} 13:21, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Desert Rain Frog

On 24 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Desert Rain Frog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the desert rain frog leaves distinctive footprints on the dunes and a little pile of sand showing the location of its burrow? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Desert Rain Frog. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Mussa angulosa

On 25 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mussa angulosa, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the spiny flower coral attacks other corals that try to grow too close to it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mussa angulosa. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Bird-voiced Treefrog

On 25 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bird-voiced Treefrog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the bird-voiced treefrog and the pine woods treefrog can be recognised by their distinctive calls? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Hyla femoralis

On 25 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hyla femoralis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the bird-voiced treefrog and the pine woods treefrog can be recognised by their distinctive calls? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nyctibatrachus jog

On 25 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nyctibatrachus jog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that, after the female Jog night frog has laid a clutch of eggs, both parents are involved in guarding them? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nyctibatrachus jog. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Aratus pisonii

On 27 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aratus pisonii, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the mangrove tree crab prefers animal food but mostly feeds on mangrove leaves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aratus pisonii. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Aplastodiscus callipygius

On 28 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aplastodiscus callipygius, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Bocaina tree frog (pictured) has green bones and muscles? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aplastodiscus callipygius. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Scolymia lacera

On 28 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Scolymia lacera, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the fleshy disk coral is small but aggressive and attacks neighbouring corals? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Scolymia lacera. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Frog

Please, have my compliments regarding this article FA confirmation. You worked hard on it. I hope that my Russian version also be FA within month or about it. And of course congratulations about your definitive lead in WikiCup tournament. Sir Shurf (talk) 14:41, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Mithraculus cinctimanus

On 29 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mithraculus cinctimanus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the anemone crab often lives in close association with the sea anemone Lebrunia danae? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Lebrunia danae

On 29 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lebrunia danae, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the anemone crab often lives in close association with the sea anemone Lebrunia danae? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Duellmanohyla soralia

On 29 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Duellmanohyla soralia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Central American frog Duellmanohyla soralia is critically endangered and its population decline is due, at least in part, to the fungal disease chytridiomycosis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Duellmanohyla soralia. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:04, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Mozambique Rain Frog

On 30 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mozambique Rain Frog, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the female Mozambique rain frog lays her eggs in an underground chamber and often stays nearby while they develop? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mozambique Rain Frog. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:03, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Comaster schlegelii

On 30 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Comaster schlegelii, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the variable bushy feather star is sometimes kept in a reef aquarium but usually dies because of starvation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Comaster schlegelii. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

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DYK for Aplastodiscus leucopygius

On 30 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aplastodiscus leucopygius, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the female tree frog Aplastodiscus leucopygius inspects the underground nesting chamber prepared by the male before accepting his advances? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aplastodiscus leucopygius. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

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DYK for Solaster endeca

On 31 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Solaster endeca, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the larva of the purple sunstar (adult pictured) attaches itself to the seabed with a sucker before changing into a juvenile starfish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Solaster endeca. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:02, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Dendropsophus phlebodes

On 31 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dendropsophus phlebodes, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the San Carlos tree frog is an "explosive breeder" and is stimulated to breed by the arrival of heavy rain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dendropsophus phlebodes. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 31 October 2012 (UTC)