Endemic to Madagascar, the common name for this plant is traveler's palm. It's most striking characteristic is its huge, fan-like structure. The leaves of the traveler's palm can grow to 10 feet in length and, when mature, the tree will stand 30 to 60 feet in height.omments. Submit. The island nation of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa, contains 12,000 plant species, most of them endemic to the island. Ecosystems on the island include tropical moist forests, dry forests, wetlands and coral reefs.
Organs of the Immune System: The Spleen. Among organs that contribute to our immune response, there are two categories: primary lymphoid organs and secondary lymphoid organs. The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. Your spleen is found about halfway up your torso in the left abdominal cavity.
1 The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. 2  Its primary function is to filter blood of damaged cells, cellular debris, and pathogens. 3  Like the thymus, the spleen houses and aids in the maturation of lymphocytes. 4  Lymphocytes destroy pathogens and dead cells in the blood.he lymphatic system plays a vital role in the proper functioning of the body. One of the major roles of this organ system is to drain excess fluid surrounding tissues and organs and return it to the blood. Returning lymph to the blood helps to maintain normal blood volume and pressure.