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have been observed using twigs to go "fishing" for termites, and elephants have been reported using twigs to scratch parts of their ears and mouths which could not be reached by rubbing against a tree.
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from seasons past. The twig's age and rate of growth can be determined by counting the winter terminal bud scale scars, or annular ring marking, across the diameter of the twig.
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scars where the leaves have fallen away. The color, texture, and patterning of the twig
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The buds on the twig are an important diagnostic characteristic, as are the
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are also important, in addition to the thickness and nature of any
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Twig (disambiguation)
branch
tree
bush
abscission
bark
pith
fruiting spurs
ring markings
fire
kindling
tinder
firewood
carbon dioxide
photosynthesis
tool use by non-humans
chimpanzees
"twig"
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Atlas of Wood, Bark and Pith Anatomy of Eastern Mediterranean Trees and shrubs: with a special focus on Cyprus (2013)
Google Books
"Termite fishing techniques in wild chimpanzees show some elements of cultural diversity"
"Elephants at Bengaluru's BBP use twigs to scratch their bodies"
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