Providing a Perch for an Ancient Animal on the Tree of Life
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating process of discovering, researching, and classifying new species in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Paul A. Johnston. Delve into the world of paleontology as an Associate Professor from Mount Royal University shares insights from his extensive research on the evolutionary genealogy of mollusks and Cambrian Period fauna. Learn about the speaker's diverse field experiences, from the Australian Outback to the Gobi Desert, and gain a deeper understanding of how scientists contribute to our knowledge of ancient life forms. Discover the importance of placing newly found species on the Tree of Life and the impact this work has on our understanding of Earth's evolutionary history.
Syllabus
Providing a perch for an ancient animal on the Tree of Life | Paul Johnston | TEDxYYC
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