The Common Descent Podcast Episode 180 - Filter Feeding
Dec 10, 2023
Discover the fascinating world of filter feeding as the hosts discuss the various strategies, evidence in fossils, and evolutionary processes behind becoming a filter feeder. They also touch on trilobites in Thailand, aging patterns in mammals, bird-like footprints, and whale echolocation. Learn about the importance of filter feeders in aquatic ecosystems and the challenges of identifying filter feeding behavior in fossils. Explore the different structures of filter-feeding bills and teeth in fossil animals, and the evolution of filter feeding in whales. Hear about predatory insect feeding behavior and join in on the Q&A session and anniversary livestream.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Announcements and News on Trilobites
02:53 • 2min
New Species of Trilobites in Thailand
05:15 • 6min
Trilobite Taxonomy and Aging Patterns in Mammals
11:01 • 19min
Early Whales and the Evolution of Echolocation
30:01 • 7min
Further Research on a Genus and Introduction to Filter Feeding
37:26 • 2min
Suspension Feeding and Filter Feeding
38:59 • 8min
Filter Feeding in Various Marine Organisms
47:28 • 18min
The Importance of Filter Feeders in Aquatic Ecosystems
01:05:40 • 15min
The Diversity and Challenges of Filter Feeders
01:21:09 • 18min
Different Structures of Filter-Feeding Bills and Teeth in Fossil Animals
01:39:24 • 2min
Evolution of Filter Feeding in Whales
01:40:58 • 22min
Filter Feeding and its Comparison to Herbivory and Sanguivory
02:02:55 • 2min
Predatory Insect Feeding Behavior
02:04:47 • 5min
Q&A Submission, Anniversary Livestream, and Thanks to Top Tier Patron Supporters
02:10:00 • 2min