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Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3

Jan 11, 2024
Delving into the world of hermit crabs, the hosts discuss vacancy chains, evolutionary dependencies, and the scarcity of desired shells. They also explore the mythological significance of hermit crabs in Mayan culture and listen to high school students discuss unsolved murders.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Interconnectedness and Highly Dependent Relationships in Evolution
04:24 • 11min
3
The Origins of NERITES
15:01 • 10min
4
Adaptations and Fossils
24:46 • 7min
5
The Adaptation of Hermit Crabs
31:47 • 6min
6
Exploring the Mythological Significance of Hermit Crabs in Mayan Culture
38:13 • 16min
7
High School Students Investigate Unsolved Murders and Discuss Fears
54:29 • 2min