PocketWood
Description
Xylorix PocketWood is a free-to-use app where users can access information and macroscopic images of hundreds of wood species from around the world. With our WIDK-24X01 equipped on the phone, users can perform manual wood identification as well by comparing the captured macroscopic images of their wood sample with the images available in our database.
App Status
Beta Version
Important Note
As we continue to improve the app, users should note that manual identification solely by visual comparison using the wood macroscopic images may not be as reliable as other present wood identification methods. For more serious matter, user should seek for professional identification service or field experts instead. Contact us for more information here at agritix@agritix.com.
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App Mascot
Leadbeater's Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri)Similar to koala and other Australian possums, Leadbeater's Possum are marsupials with pouch that used for carrying their younglings for protection and milk. Much like this app, which provides our users a convenient and quick access to wood information and macroscopic images of different wood types within reach in your mobile phone, in your pocket; Hence the name, PocketWood.
Picture by Victoria Zoo (environment.vic.gov.au)
Mascot Background
Leadbeater's Possum is a nocturnal, herbivorous marsupial (mammal with pouch) that is native to a remote region in Victoria, Australia, particularly in the forest highlands around the altitudes of 500-1500m. It was announced back in 1971 as the Victorian Faunal Emblem. These possums rely on hollowed dead or decaying trees, where small colonies of up to 12 will sleep together. They are also known as 'forest fairies' as they flit and dart across the tree tops at night searching for food.
Geographical Distribution
Conservation Status
CR - Critically Endangered (IUCN)
Threats
Loss of habitat, logging activities, feral cats
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