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No Such Thing As A Fish
527: No Such Thing As A Rum and Woke
Apr 18, 2024
Entomologist Erica McAlister joins the hosts to discuss intriguing fly behaviors like mate-drugging, sperm storage, and unique insect interactions. They also explore the history of rum, from the oldest rum brand to the origins of Navy rum ration. Additionally, they uncover theories suggesting the Amazon rainforest is man-made and share cultural traditions involving insect behaviors, karaoke machines, and fascinating insect facts.
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- Tsetse flies give birth to live young, with larvae larger than the mother.
- Bat flies undergo extreme morphological adaptations during pregnancy, such as ripping off legs and wings.
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The curious world of flies and their unique reproductive strategies
Some flies have internally located reproductive structures, leading to unusual birthing methods. Certain fly species choose to give birth to live young instead of laying eggs, a rarity among insects. This phenomenon is seen in the Tsetse flies within the Hippoboscidae family, where the larvae can be larger than the mother at birth. Additionally, female flies can store a lifetime's worth of sperm from one mating session, ensuring fertilization over time.
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