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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 183 - Feathers
Description: Feathers are among the most diverse and complex forms of animal integument. Today, they’re exclusive to birds, where they can be found in a dizzying variety of forms and functions, and incredible fossils reveal even more diversity of feathers on ancient dinosaurs. This episode, we explore the features of modern feathers, the mysteries of feather origins, and the much-discussed question of which ancient animals were truly feathered.
In the news: sturdy bird necks, giant worms, early photosynthesis, and very old skin.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:06:20
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:37:00
Main di...