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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 233 - Flies and Mosquitoes
Description: Of all the highly successful and capable flying insects in the world, few are as successful or capable as those in the order Diptera. This episode, we’re joined by special guest Brandon Strauss to discuss the distinctive anatomy and varied habits of flies, mosquitoes, and their many two-winged relatives. Then, we’ll peer into the past for a glimpse at the fossil record and dynamic evolutionary history of the group.
In the news: long-nosed crocs, river mosasaurs, stampeding sea turtles, and giant snakes
Find Brandon at punk_entomology on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitch!
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