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Scientist Leon Perrie looking for fern specimens.

Leon goes on field trips to find fern specimens. The species observed and discovered are documented through photography, specimen collection and report writing. Field trips are a particularly enjoyable part of Leon’s job.

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Published: 24 September 2010Size: 5.1 MB
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