06-Oct-2022 Theme: 'Wood'

(1) Eucalyptus marginata, which grows up to 50 metres tall, produces one of the best-known hardwoods in Australia. What is its common name?

Answer: Jarrah.

(2) The Australian wood duck (Chenonetta jubata) is also commonly known as what?

Answer: Maned goose (maned duck also accepted).

(3) In Victoria, the wood from Eucalyptus regnans and Eucalyptus delegatensis is known as Victorian Ash. What is it called in Tasmania?

Answer: Tasmanian Oak.

(4) Professor Wood Jones was an academic polymath, who in the early 20th century had a seminal influence on Australian biology. He argued that humans were descended from tarsiers, not apes, and opposed Darwinism. What was his first name?

Answer: Frederic.

(5) The wood of what genus of (mostly) Australian conifers is renowned for its resistance to termites?

Answer: Callitiris.

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