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Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists’ perspective on various topics in life and earth history. Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more. Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research related to paleontology and evolution. Each episode ends with the answer to a question submitted by subscribers on Patreon. New episodes with new topics every fortnight!
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Sunday Aug 27, 2017
Episode 16 - Cephalopods
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
This episode, by request, we’re talking about one of our favorite groups of invertebrates! Specifically, invertebrates with big brains and squiggly arms - some with beautiful shells and others with incredible camouflage - and a fantastically rich fossil record stretching back over 500 million years: the cephalopods.
In the news: a giant gets a name; a confusing early dinosaur; some really old ice; and a rockstar croc.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:02:00
Main discussion: 00:30:00
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