ABSTRACT We present a cake with layers representing the five Kingdoms according to Whittaker (1969; Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, and Monera; Figure 1). The cake is shaped as a pyramid embodying the dynamic and complex trophic interactions within ecosystems and also symbolizing to the volcanic Galapagos Islands where Darwin travelled and developed his evolutionary and ecological theories (Darwin, 1859; in particular the volcano Mt. Darwin). Also on the cake (Figure 2) you will find: Darwin’s boat the SS Beagle, a nest, egg and finch representing Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection, Gus the Giant Tortoise, and fissures in the cake layers…
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By Charlotte Adamson, Alaine F. Camfield , Amanda B. Edworthy, Meagan M. Grabowski, Michaela Martin, Isla H. Myers-Smith, Andrea R. Norris, Natalie L. Stafl, and Kathy Martin
The authors of this paper are students in the Faculty of Forest Sciences at the University of Alberta and/or members of the Martin Lab studying ornithology and alpine ecology. We are passionate about both Darwin's legacy to ecology and evolution and the cooking and consumption of delicious cake.