Danielle de Carle
Paleontologist at the University of Toronto who researches fossil worms and helped identify the oldest-known leech fossil and its implications for leech evolution.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 15min
Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years
Karma Nanglu, a paleontologist from UC Riverside, and Danielle de Carle from the University of Toronto, dive deep into ancient parasites. They discuss the enigmatic 'Riddler' fossil, revealing its connection to modern tube-building worms. The duo shares discovery tales of the oldest known leech fossil, suggesting a complex feeding evolution. They emphasize how reexamining museum collections with new technologies can uncover hidden treasures and rewrite our understanding of prehistoric life.
