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Aulacopleura is a genus of small trilobites known especially from Silurian deposits in the Czech Republic. Large assemblages of Aulacopleura koninckii preserve individuals across many growth stages, allowing researchers to reconstruct how segments were added and body proportions changed during devel...

Aztekium valdezii is a rare cactus native to Nuevo León, Mexico. Discovered in 2011, it represents the second species within the Aztekium genus. This diminutive cactus, characterized by its wrinkled and ribbed stems and delicate pink flowers, is notable for its endangered status and unique genetic m...

Israeli heirloom cantaloupe developed at Kibbutz Ha-Ogen in the mid-20th century, distinguished by pale green flesh and a delicate honey-sweet flavor.

The Spanish ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl) is a large amphibian native to the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco. It is known for a unique defensive mechanism where it forces its sharp rib tips through its skin, coating them with toxic skin secretions to deter predators. These newts are entirely aquatic...

The Mexican fencepost cactus (Pachycereus marginatus) is a columnar succulent native to the arid regions of central Mexico. It typically grows with tall, unbranched, deeply ribbed stems that are covered in short spines. Due to its rapid vertical growth and dense clustering habit, the plant is widely...

Astrophytum capricorne, commonly known as the Goat Horn Cactus, is a globular succulent native to Mexico’s Coahuila region. Its notable feature is its elongated, spiraling gray-brown spines resembling horns, which contrast with vibrant yellow flowers featuring red throats. This cactus is popular amo...

Eriosyce aurata is a cactus species native to central Chile, where it grows in dry habitats from coastal areas into inland valleys. It develops a globose to short-columnar, strongly ribbed stem covered by dense golden or yellowish spines, with wool around the growing point. The species is cultivated...

The SKIMS Cotton Rib Tank is a women's basic top produced by the shapewear and clothing brand SKIMS, which was founded by Kim Kardashian. It is constructed from a blend of cotton and elastane, designed to offer stretch and recovery in a ribbed knit construction. The garment features a fitted silhoue...

Astrophytum ornatum, commonly called Monk's Hood Cactus, is a columnar cactus native to central Mexico and the largest species in the genus Astrophytum, capable of reaching approximately one meter in height. It was the first Astrophytum species to be scientifically described, catalogued in 1827. The...

Parodia magnifica, commonly known as the Balloon Cactus, is a globular succulent native to southern Brazil, where it grows on cliff faces and rocky outcrops. It is characterized by a ribbed, blue-green body covered in fine golden spines and produces large yellow flowers at the crown. The species was...

Rib knit is a knitted textile structure made with alternating vertical columns of knit and purl stitches, producing raised ribs on both faces of the fabric. This construction gives the material substantial crosswise elasticity and allows it to recover toward its original width, although performance...

Pachycereus marginatus, commonly called the Mexican fence post cactus, is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It develops upright, ribbed green stems with closely spaced areoles and relatively short spines, often forming a tall architectural plant with multiple columns. In Mexico it has traditionall...

Corduroy is a woven cut-pile textile distinguished by raised parallel ribs known as wales. It is commonly made from cotton, although blends and other fibers are also used, and the number and width of the wales affect its texture, weight, and appearance. The fabric is used for trousers, jackets, shir...

Echinocactus horizonthalonius, commonly called the eagle's claw cactus or Turk's-head cactus, is a small barrel-shaped cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert region of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a blue-gray to gray-green body divided into prominent ribs and bears stout, curved...

Jenny Lind is a nineteenth-century American muskmelon cultivar named for the Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind. It produces small, distinctly ribbed fruit with a flattened or turban-like form, netted greenish skin, and sweet green flesh. As an open-pollinated heirloom, it is grown mainly by home garde...

The precious wentletrap is a species of marine gastropod mollusk found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is highly recognizable by its striking, pure white shell, which features pronounced, widely spaced axial ribs that give it a spiraling, staircase-like appearance. Historically, its rarity made it hi...

Grosgrain is a tightly woven textile characterized by its heavy, prominent horizontal ribs and dull, lustrous surface. The fabric is traditionally made from silk, rayon, or modern synthetic fibers like polyester. Its durable, crisp texture makes it a popular choice for decorative ribbons, garment tr...

Needle cord is a specific variety of corduroy fabric defined by its exceptionally fine, narrow wales, which are the vertical ridges that characterize the material. It typically features a high number of these ridges per inch, resulting in a smooth, soft texture that is noticeably less bulky than sta...

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as Surinam cherry or pitanga, is a flowering shrub or small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) native to eastern South America. Its ribbed berries transition from green to orange to deep red or nearly black at full ripeness, offering a flavor profile that ranges f...

Faille is a type of woven fabric recognized by its flat, crosswise ribbed texture and subtle, glossy finish. It is traditionally crafted from silk, but modern variations are frequently produced using cotton, rayon, or synthetic polyester fibers. The material is structured yet pliable, holding its sh...

Lunker City Ribster is a ribbed soft-plastic worm from Lunker City that combines a segmented body for water displacement with a slender profile suited to wacky-rig and split-shot applications.

Acanthocalycium violaceum is a species of globular cactus native to Argentina and cultivated as an ornamental plant. It develops a ribbed green stem bearing clusters of sharp spines and produces comparatively large, funnel-shaped flowers in violet, lavender, or pinkish-purple tones. Like many cacti...

Ottoman is a woven textile distinguished by prominent crosswise ribs, generally produced with fine warp yarns and heavier grouped or filling yarns. It has traditionally been made from silk, wool, cotton, or blended fibers, with the fiber and rib size determining its weight and stiffness. Its firm st...

Eulychnia acida is a columnar cactus endemic to northern and central Chile, where it grows in arid and semiarid environments influenced in places by coastal fog. It develops upright, branching stems with pronounced ribs and clusters of spines, producing flowers and fleshy fruits. The edible fruit is...

Bedford cord is a durable woven fabric characterized by raised ribs running lengthwise along its surface. The ribbed structure resembles corduroy, although it is produced through a different weave and commonly has less pronounced pile. Traditionally made from cotton or wool, or mixtures containing t...

Bengaline is a woven textile characterized by pronounced horizontal or crosswise ribs. Traditional versions used silk, wool, or combinations of fibers, while modern bengaline is commonly made with rayon, nylon, polyester, and sometimes elastane to add stretch. Its firm body and ribbed surface have m...

Parodia ottonis, commonly called Otto's cactus, is a small globular cactus native to parts of southern South America, including Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. It has a rounded, ribbed stem with clusters of spines arising from regularly spaced areoles and commonly produces relatively large...

Rep weave is a textile construction in which closely packed warp threads dominate the surface and largely conceal the weft. This arrangement produces pronounced ribs or cords, with the visible texture created by the density and tension of the yarns rather than by a printed pattern. Rep fabrics can b...

Weberbauerocereus rauhii is a columnar cactus native to the Andean highlands of Peru, belonging to a genus of tree-like cacti endemic to the country and adapted to arid, high-elevation environments. The species produces tall, ribbed stems armed with golden to brownish spines and opens its flowers at...