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PLANT SYSTEMATICS with Michael Simpson
PLANT SYSTEMATICS with Michael Simpson
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Length:
110 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Michael Simpson is a Professor Emeritus of Botany who is the Author of one of the best textbooks available on the evolutionary history, grouping and Identification of plant species - Plant Systematics. Taxonomy, Evolution, & Diversity of Plants on Earth? What are phylogenetics? What is a "biogeography dungeon" and why is it fascinating as shit to be trapped inside? What causes one to go down a wormhole of obsession with the various forms that plants can take?
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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