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The Titan Arum, also known as Amorphophallus titanum or the corpse flower, is a flowering plant native to western Sumatra and western Java, Indonesia. It is known for its large size, with the largest unbranched inflorescence (the complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers) in the world. It is also famous for its pungent odor, which is reminiscent of a decaying creature, hence the nickname corpse flower. The plant can reach heights of up to 10 feet and the bloom can last up to 48 hours before collapsing. It is considered a rare and endangered species in the wild.

Ederle is a surname of Italian origin. The name is most commonly associated with Gertrude Ederle, an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The term Ederle does not have a specific definition in English language outside of being a personal name.

Goethean is an adjective that refers to or is characteristic of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a revered German writer, poet, and philosopher from the late 18th to early 19th century. It often relates to Goethes literary works, philosophical thoughts, and intellectual influence. It could also be used to describe a method of natural history research inspired by Goethes approach to science, emphasizing direct, holistic engagement with the natural world.

Mesocricetus auratus, commonly known as a golden hamster or Syrian hamster, is a species of rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily, Cricetinae. They are native to Syria and Turkey. Due to their appealing attributes such as a small size, slow speed, and docile nature, they are often kept as pets. They are also frequently used in scientific research. They are nocturnal animals and solitary by nature.

Brine shrimp are a type of aquatic crustacean that thrive in saline water. They are small, usually only a few millimeters in length, and are commonly used as food for fish and other aquarium dwellers. They are known for their exceptional ability to produce dormant eggs, known as cysts, which can remain viable for long periods and suddenly hatch when favorable conditions return. The most famous species is Artemia salina, commonly known as Sea Monkeys.

Desmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the mimosoid clade of the pea family, Fabaceae. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions and are commonly found in Americas. They are known for their unique spherical or hemispherical clusters of small white or greenish-yellow flowers, and are often used in pastures, fallows, and borders of crop fields. Some species of Desmanthus are known for their high protein content and are utilized as forage crops for livestock.