Abstract: A device is disclosed for attracting predetermined species of animals based on fractal geometry and the animal's own color perception. The device includes a planar object having at least two opposed faces and a shape unique to the fractal dimension of the predetermined animal species which the device is designed to attract. A light emitting surface is disposed on at least one face of the planar object. The surface is covered with light generating elements adapted to emit a light color based on color perception of the predetermined specific species, which color wavelength and brilliance is unnatural in normal surroundings relative to that species' own color perception. Finally, a mechanism is provided for mounting the object and enabling oscillatory-like movement in the object about an axis thereof.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for attracting predetermined species of animals based on fractal geometry and the animal's own color perception. The device includes a planar object having at least two opposed faces and a shape unique to the fractal dimension of the predetermined animal species which the device is designed to attract. A light emitting surface is disposed on at least one face of the planar object. The surface is covered with light generating elements adapted to emit a light color based on color perception of the predetermined specific species, which color wavelength and brilliance is unnatural in normal surroundings relative to that species' own color perception. Finally, a mechanism is provided for mounting the object and enabling oscillatory-like movement in the object about an axis thereof.

Abstract: This is a method of prospecting for accumulations of hydrocarbons or other minerals. At least two (and preferably more) samples of subsurface rock units are taken at different vertical depths in a plurality of locations. Each such sample is processed to recover organic material present in the rocks. From this organic residue, a number of specimens of the same palynomorph taxon are selected, and a characteristic of light absorbed or transmitted by the specific organic particles is determined. The difference in the values obtained in the same location for two sets of palynomorphs at different vertical distances (preferably same well) is called the translucency differential. This differential or the gradient (differential divided by the corresponding vertical distance between sampling points) is then plotted on a map at the location of the various points of sample collection, and a contour map or cross section is drawn.