Phantom Manor - Heredity and Evolution Review

Self Test

tree frog imageIf you have explored the cell structure topics in Life Science Safari you are ready to go on a real adventure!

Safari Sally needs you to travel to the rain forests of Central and South America to find a gumbolimbo tree.

  • Scientific name: Bursera simaruba
  • Family : Burseraceae
  • Genus: Bursera
  • Species: simaruba

The bark has been reported as a topical remedy for skin problems like skin sores, measles, sunburn, insect bites and rashes.

Scientists need to find samples of these trees to investigate the medicinal value. Perhaps, new medicines can be developed!

Safari Sally has given you a map and an approximate location of Bursera simaruba (the gumbolimbo tree).

You will have to answer 10 questions correctly to find them.

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