Listen up! The world around us is full of sound, and animals have evolved numerous strategies for receiving and interpreting those sounds. In this episode, we discuss the many varieties of sound-sensing organs and how they’ve evolved repeatedly throughout life history. We’ll also explore some of the other important things that ears can do, including the ever-important task of maintaining our equilibrium.
In the news: carnivorous lampreys, caterpillar legs, early dragonflies, and the sea star body plan.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:06:10
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:36:45
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:30:15
Patron question: 2:14:05
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