TWiEVO 105: Not every rose has its thorn
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 105
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Episode description
Nels and Vincent look at how plant prickles, sharp epidermal projections that provide defense from predators and other advantages, arose by convergent evolution, the emergence of analogous traits in distantly related species.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Convergent evolution of plant prickles (Science)
- Timestamps by Jolene
Nels – Trees as a metaphor to understand relationships in biology
Vincent – Project 2025 vs. The Public’s Health
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