User:Jessleeee/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title:Anniella pulchra
 * Article Evaluation:There's little to no information about the lizard's behavior. Do they exhibit any unique behavioral traits? Are they nocturnal? Also, it would be helpful to know if there are any conservation measures or initiatives specifically focused on this species. Do these lizards have any significant interactions with humans? Are they commonly found in human-inhabited areas or more natural places?:Sources:Lee, Steven. "Anniella pulchra (California Legless Lizard)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2023-10-12.:https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anniella_pulchra/

Option 2

 * Article title:Calochortus tiburonensis
 * Article Evaluation:This web is comparatively complete. But the historical significance and discovery of the plant are missing and could be elaborated upon to provide context. Also, while the web mentions that it's found on a serpentine outcrop, more details about its preferred microhabitat, soil preferences, light requirements, and other ecological factors can be mentioned
 * Sources:https://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/Mariposa/Mariposa_vol_14-3.pdf

Option 3

 * Article title
 * San Joaquin kit fox
 * Article Evaluation:Details about the San Joaquin kit fox's behaviors, such as hunting strategies, social structure, daily routines (e.g., nocturnal vs. diurnal), and vocalizations, are missing. Also, do they have significant interactions with humans? Are they found near human-inhabited areas, and if so, how do they adapt?
 * Sources:"CHAPTER SEVEN. The San Joaquin Kit Fox. The Flagship Fox", After the Grizzly, University of California Press, pp. 175–197, 2019-12-31, ISBN 978-0-520-95441-0, retrieved 2023-10-1

Option 4

 * Article title:Orcuttia viscida
 * Article Evaluation:There is little info about Taxonomy. How does Orcuttia viscida relate to other species in the Orcuttia genus? Is there any evolutionary or genetic study available? Also, mentioning more about its ecological significance is good. How does Orcuttia viscida fit into its ecosystem? Does it have any known mutualistic or antagonistic relationships with other organisms?
 * Sources:"Orcuttia viscida Calflora". www.calflora.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.:https://www.calflora.org/app/taxon?crn=5956

Option 5

 * Article title:Nitrophila mohavensis
 * Article Evaluation:The web indeed mentions the threats and conservation status, but beyond them, are there any specific conservation actions or recovery plans in place to protect this species? Also, details about when and by whom this species was first discovered and described can be mentioned there.
 * Sources:"Amargosa Nitrophila". wildlife.ca.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-12.:https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/Endangered/Nitrophila-mohavensis