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== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 23 == |
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;{{big|October 2023—Issue 023}} |
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;'''{{huge|Tree of Life}}''' |
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;Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter! |
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{{icon|FA}} ''[[Mimodactylus]]'' by {{noping|FunkMonk}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FA}} [[Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FL}} [[List of tarsiiformes]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FL}} [[List of hominoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FL}} [[List of cranes]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FL}} [[Outline of lichens]] by {{noping|MeegsC}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} ''[[Lycorma meliae]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} [[Oak]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} [[Animal echolocation]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Primium}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} [[Elke Mackenzie]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Moriwen}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} [[Dwarf pufferfish]] by {{noping|Primium}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} [[Hyalospheniidae]] by {{noping|Snoteleks}}, reviewed by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GA}} ''[[Paroedura maingoka]]'' by {{noping|Olmagon}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Hypericum sechmenii]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FAC}} [[Teloschistaceae]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus major]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FLC}} [[List of sunbirds]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br /> |
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{{icon|FLC}} [[List of platyrrhines]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Handicap principle]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Slime mold]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Punctelia]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Pulchrocladia retipora]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Anaptychia ciliaris]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko]] by {{noping|Olmagon}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Zavodovski Island]] by {{noping|Jo-Jo Eumerus}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Chrysothrix chlorina]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Wood-pasture hypothesis]] by {{noping|AndersenAnders}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} [[Mammalian kidney]] by {{noping|D6194c-1cc}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Lepas testudinata]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br /> |
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{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Teratoscincus roborowskii]]'' by {{noping|Olmagon}}<br /> |
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| <div align="center" style="font-size:18px; text-align:center;"><strong>Contest results</strong></div> |
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The second edition of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|our monthly contest]] was even better than the last month, with 80 articles improved spanning the entire tree of life. The winner this month was {{noping|Quetzal1964}}, who contributed to 47 articles, mainly relating to [[marine fish]], and racked up 81 points in the process. In second place was {{noping|simongraham}}, who got 60 points from 14 articles on various species of [[jumping spider]]s. {{noping|simongraham}} is still at the top of our overall standings, with 130 points, and {{noping|Quetzal1964}}'s close behind on 108. The November edition of the contest is now open: feel free to drop by and participate if you work on any TOL-related articles this month. |
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{{main page image/DYK|image=Lycorma Meliae.png|caption=''Lycorma meliae''}} |
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* ... that the '''[[Aquilegia sibirica|Siberian columbine]]''' has been [[Hybrid (biology)|crossed]] with another species in the genus ''[[Aquilegia]]'' to determine the gene behind the genus's [[Nectar spur|nectar spurs]]? (October 2) |
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* ... that the '''[[Poecilia kykesis|swordtail molly]]''' ''(examples pictured)'' and the '''[[Poecilia petenensis|Petén molly]]''' have been named and renamed so often, one even ending up with the other's name at one point, that the swordtail molly's current [[Binomial nomenclature|scientific name]] means 'confusion'? (October 8) |
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* ... that the early big cat '''''[[Pachypanthera]]''''' may have weighed as much as 142 kilograms (313 lb) and had teeth similar to a hyena's? (October 9) |
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* ... that ancient Greek philosopher [[Xenophon]] thought the '''[[alopekis]]''' was part dog, part fox? (October 11) |
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* ... that the [[Tettigoniidae|katydid]]-like fossil '''''[[Republicopteron|Republicopteron douseae]]''''' possibly could not sing? (October 12) |
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* ... that a '''''[[Brontosaurus]]''''' stamp led to the [[United States Postal Service]] being accused of "fostering scientific illiteracy"? (October 16) |
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* ... that the wings of '''''[[Lycorma meliae]]''''' ''(example pictured)'' undergo multiple color changes throughout their lives? (October 16) |
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* ... that the three-toed species of '''''[[Diplobune]]''''' ''(fossils pictured)'' were mammals of the order of "[[Artiodactyl|even-toed ungulates]]"? (October 17) |
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* ... that although fossils of the extinct mammal '''''[[Asiavorator]]''''' were first found in 1922, the genus was not named until 73 years later, in 1995? (October 18) |
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* ... that in aquariums, the '''[[humpbacked limia]]''' is known to cannibalise the young? (October 21) |
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* ... that '''''[[Hypericum perforatum]]''''' was a common component of [[Classical antiquity|classical]] cure-all concoctions called [[Theriac|theriacs]]? (October 21) |
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* ... that Aristotle classified living things based on whether they had a "sensitive soul" or, like '''[[Plant|plants]]''', only a "vegetative soul"? (October 22) |
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* ... that in June 2022, a neurosurgeon found '''[[Ophidascaris robertsi|a roundworm]]''' in someone's brain? (October 23) |
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* ... that '''[[Pathogenic microorganisms in frozen environments|ancient permafrost can preserve viable microorganisms]]''', some of which contain [[Antimicrobial resistance|antibiotic-resistance]] genes that may be transferred to modern [[bacteria]]? (October 27) |
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== WikiCup 2023 November newsletter == |
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The '''WikiCup''' is a marathon rather than a sprint and all those reaching the final round have been involved in the competition for the last ten months, improving Wikipedia vastly during the process. After all this hard work, {{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] has emerged as the 2023 winner and the '''WikiCup Champion'''. The finalists this year were:- |
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*{{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] with 2582 points |
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*{{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]] with 1615 points |
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*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] with 1518 points |
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*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] with 1012 points |
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*{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Esperanto.svg|link=Esperanto}} [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]] with 974 points |
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*{{flagicon|London}} [[User:AirshipJungleman29|AirshipJungleman29]] with 673 points |
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*{{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] with 520 points |
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*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] with 5 points |
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Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether they made it to the final round or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the competition, some of whom did very well. Wikipedia has benefitted greatly from the quality creations, expansions and improvements made, and the numerous reviews performed. All those who reached the final round will win awards. The following special awards will be made based on high performance in particular areas of content creation and review. Awards will be handed out in the next few days. |
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*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] wins the featured article prize, for 7 FAs in total including 3 in round 2. |
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*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the featured list prize, for 5 FLs in total. |
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*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] wins the featured topic prize, for a 6-article featured topic in round 4. |
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*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the featured picture prize, for 6 FPs in total. |
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*{{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] wins the good article prize, for 75 GAs in total, including 61 in the final round. |
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*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] wins the good topic prize, for a 41-article good topic in the final round. |
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*{{flagicon|Berkelland}} [[User:LunaEatsTuna|LunaEatsTuna]] wins the GA reviewer prize, for 70 GA reviews in round 1. |
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*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the FA reviewer prize, for 66 FA reviews in the final round. |
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*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] wins the DYK prize, for 49 did you know articles in total. |
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*{{flagicon|Ukraine}} [[User:Muboshgu|Muboshgu]] wins the ITN prize, for 46 in the news articles in total. |
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The WikiCup has run every year since 2007. With the 2023 contest now concluded, I will be standing down as a judge due to real life commitments, so I hope that another editor will take over running the competition. Please get in touch if you are interested. Next year's competition will hopefully begin on 1 January 2024. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2024 signups|sign up to participate]]''' in the contest; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors. It only remains to congratulate our worthy winners once again and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>(If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].)</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC) |
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