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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 90 - "Living Fossils"
Description: "Living fossils" aren't really a thing, not the way they're typically talked about anyway, and the term can be a source of debate among scientists and science communicators. In this episode, we talk about how this term is used and why some scientists defend it while others (including us!) aren't fans.
In the news: horned gophers, dinosaur eggs, giant eggs, and croc tracks.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:05:00
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:37:30
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:16:00
Patron question: 01:54:00
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