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Tag: Anatomy

  • Episode 227 – Beaks

    Episode 227 – Beaks

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    The famous faces of birds and turtles are just some of the examples of the many times animals have evolved tough, toothless snouts. This episode, we explore the diversity and evolution of Beaks.

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  • Episode 218 – Lungs

    Episode 218 – Lungs

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    Take a deep breath and appreciate for a moment the organs that allow you to do it so efficiently. This episode, we discuss the evolution and function of Lungs.

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  • Episode 214 – Saber Teeth

    Episode 214 – Saber Teeth

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    Over and over again, evolution has provided animals with super-sized canines. This episode, we compare and contrast the various versions of Saber Teeth.

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  • Episode 210 – Bones

    Episode 210 – Bones

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    The evolution of mineral tissues is not only responsible for the incredible diversity and success of vertebrate animals, but also for their extraordinarily informative fossil record. This episode, we explore some of paleontology’s favorite body parts: Bones.

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  • Episode 197 – Durophagy (Eating Hard Stuff)

    Episode 197 – Durophagy (Eating Hard Stuff)

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    Lots of animals are specially adapted for eating tough foods: seeds, shells, bones, etc. This episode, we explore the many approaches to Duropagy.

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  • Episode 192 – Tongues

    Episode 192 – Tongues

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    It’s one of the most important organs in a tetrapod’s body, crucially important for feeding, communicating, and more. This episode, we explore the diversity and deep history of Tongues.

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  • Episode 183 – Feathers

    Episode 183 – Feathers

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    They are among the most diverse and complex forms of integument, occurring in a huge variety of forms and functions on living and extinct dinosaurs. This episode, we discuss the diversity and exciting unfolding evolutionary story of Feathers.

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  • Episode 182 – Camouflage

    Episode 182 – Camouflage

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    Blending in with the environment is an incredibly useful skill, so it’s no surprise so many animals have evolved so many methods of doing it. This episode, we discuss the diversity and evolution of Camouflage.

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  • Episode 179 – Thermoregulation

    Episode 179 – Thermoregulation

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    In order for living cells and tissues to operate properly, they require certain temperatures, so organisms spend lots of time and energy balancing heat and cold. In this episode, we discuss diversity, adaptations, and ancient history regarding the important process of Thermoregulation.

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  • Episode 178 – Ears

    Episode 178 – Ears

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    The world is full of sounds, and life has evolved numerous strategies for detecting and interpreting them. This episode, we discuss the deep history and varying forms (and uses) of Ears.

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  • Episode 175 – Plant Defenses

    Episode 175 – Plant Defenses

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    Herbivores, pathogens, and parasites all present problems for plants, but the plants aren’t just sitting there passively. This episode, we discuss the incredible (and sometimes terrifying) diversity of Plant Defenses.

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  • Episode 170 – Milk

    Episode 170 – Milk

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    Mammals are famous for the specialized fluid they produce to nourish their young, and they’re not the only ones that do it! This episode, we discuss the functions and evolution of Milk.

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