

Mushroom Spores in Prehistoric Poop with Dunia Urrego and Felix Pym
May 25, 2023
Dunia Urrego and Felix Pym discuss their research on prehistoric mushroom spores found in fossilized poop and sediments, revealing insights into biodiversity and extinction events. They explore the challenges of identifying specific spore species and the need for further research on megafauna extinctions. The podcast also delves into the life cycle of coprophyllus fungus spores and the preservation of microfossils in peat bogs and lakes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Research on the Extinction of Large Heavy Boards in the Colombian Andes
02:30 • 4min
Unraveling the Secrets of Mushroom Spores
06:30 • 26min
Exploring Indirect Evidence of Human Activity
32:58 • 2min
The Decline and Extinction of Megafauna in South America
35:12 • 20min
Challenges in Identifying Mushroom Spores and the Innovation in Research
55:41 • 5min
Working in Colombia, Short-term Ambitions, and the Need for More Research on Megafauna Extinctions
01:00:59 • 3min
Exploring the Potential of Fungus Spores
01:04:08 • 5min