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Episode 3: Amber and Parasitism
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2012
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Podcast episode
Description
We got a chance to talk to Dr. George Poinar of Oregon State University about his work in amber. We discuss what it is and how it forms, but also talk about the organisms that are preserved within and the organisms within those organisms. From identifying genuine from fake amber, to parasite behaviour modification and palaeopathology, this episode has it all!
Released:
Sep 15, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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