Chihuahuan Desert
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| 2022 |
Pelecyphora sneedii
Sánchez et al. conduct a focused study on Coryphantha, ultimately excluding Escobaria, Pelecyphora, and Coryphantha macromeris from the genus.
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| 2021 |
Pelecyphora sneedii
Breslin et al. revise the Mammilloid clade, reorganizing genera based on phylogenetic evidence.
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| 2021 |
Pelecyphora sneedii
Gorelick suggests combining the entire Pelecyphora sneedii species complex as a single variety of C. vivipara.
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| 2019 | Lil' Lechuguilla, a room under the Guadalupe Room, was discovered, featuring gypsum rinds and selenite blades similar to those found in Lechuguilla Cave. |
| 2018 | The 'Twisted Sisters', a team of women explorers, discovered and mapped previously uncharted areas in the Mystery Room, including locations like the Tomb of the Sky Bears, Ladies' Lament, and Wriggler's Relief. They also mapped the second-deepest part of Carlsbad Cavern, the Lake of Muddy Misery. |
| 2015 |
Pelecyphora sneedii
Gorelick publishes initial studies noting the complex interrelationship between Coryphantha sneedii and Coryphantha vivipara.
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| October 31 2013 | Halloween Hall was discovered on October 31, a room approximately 30 feet in length located above the Spirit World. |
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