Episode 85 - World of Worms
Welcome to Episode 85, which will explore all the worms and worm-like creatures that live across our planet, in all habitats, in all ecological niches.
27 Jun 202248min
Episode 84 - Protostomes & Deuterostomes
Very early in the evolutionary history of animals, there was a divergance that would ultimately lead to the creation of two major divisions in the Kingdom Animalia; the Protostomes & Deuterostomes. In...
26 Apr 202246min
Episode 83 - Animal Hormones
The animal endocrine system is a complex decentralized chemical communication network that coordinates growth and homeostasis across the whole organism. Hormones are a critical component of this syste...
26 Apr 202252min
Episode 82 - Animal Nerves
Today we'll examine the chemistry, anatomy, and physiology of the animal nervous system, from action potentials to neural circuits to animal behavior.
18 Feb 202249min
Episode 81 - Animal Immunity
In this episode, we'll explore the complex dynamics of the defensive system that protects animals from the countless microbes and pathogens they encounter every day: the immune system!
22 Nov 202144min
Episode 80 - Animal Respiration
In this episode, we'll explore both the chemistry and physiology of animal respiration. This will also involve a brief exploration of the cardiovascular system, which is integral to the function of th...
4 Aug 202146min
Episode 79 - Animal Form & Function
The subtle but foundational relationship between form and function can be seen at all levels of biological organization, from cells to tissues to organs to limbs and body plans.
26 Jul 202152min
Episode 78 - Animal Movement
The ability to move, freely & autonomously, is one of the defining characteristics of all but the most basal animals, distinguishing them from the stationary plants, and the creeping fungi.
11 Mai 202039min
