Miyakojima City
43rd Special Exhibition “Zumi! Miyako Creatures Exhibition - Mysteries of endemic species that are here for a reason”
“Endemic species” of living creatures found only in Miyako on Earth
- Art / Exhibition
- Real-life event
Schedule
Venue
Miyakojima City Comprehensive Museum 〒906-0011 1166-287 Higashinakaso Nezoe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Charge
300 yen for the General-admission public
200 yen for High school and university students
Elementary and middle school students: 100 yen
Contents
There is actually a big mystery about species endemic to Miyako, such as the Oyakokana snake, Oyakokiba, and Japanese mackerel crab. Miyako is thought to have sunk several times, but research results suggest that the ancestors of some endemic species may have already existed while Miyako was submerged in the sea. While Miyako sank into the sea, where exactly were the ancestors of today's endemic species? Also, how did they get to Miyako, which is far from other islands? At this exhibition, we will be discussing this “mystery of endemic species”, starting with new research results.
●Related Lectures
※Postponed due to the approach of Typhoon No. 13
Museum Lecture “Mysteries of Endemic Species in Miyako Island - Explaining the OMSP Hypothesis”
9/15 (Sun) 10:00-12:00 @Clean Center Plaza Building 2F Large Conference Room
*Advance registration required; same-day participation is also possible