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255. A quest to explore the magic of flight with Lev Parikian
The Plodcast
Exploring the Evolution and Mechanisms of Flight
This chapter delves into the scientific aspects and history of flight, starting from early flying creatures like Delitzschaller Bitterfeldensis to the evolutionary development of feathers in birds. It discusses the aerodynamics and muscle-wing connections in various flying species, exploring the evolution of flight for survival and adaptation. The conversation also touches on the reptilian origins of birds, extinct species like pterosaurs, and the unique wing structures of creatures like butterflies and pterosaurs.
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