When the Earth Started to Sing – David G. Haskell
Emergence Magazine Podcast
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The Evolution of Fish and Crustaceans in the Oceans
As the supercontinent Pangea fragmented, sea animals diversified. A sexual revolution too further promoted species diversity. Derp a hydrophone into most aquatic habitats today and you'll hear them. Catfish, piranhas, squirrelfish and drums use high-speed muscles to make their swim bladders pur, tap or squeak. Snapping shrimp raise sparkling clouds of sound and repeatedly slamming shut their tiny claws.
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