When Fish Walked: Tiktaalik, Qikiqtania, and Early Tetrapods - Evolution of Land Vertebrates
Offered By: Evolution Soup via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of early tetrapods in this 43-minute video featuring Thomas Stewart, Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State University. Delve into the groundbreaking discoveries of Tiktaalik, the 'fishapod' that bridged the gap between fish and land creatures, and its cousin Qikiqtania. Learn about the evolution of tetrapods, the water-to-land transition, and the importance of 3D printing in paleontological research and outreach. Gain insights into Stewart's background, current projects, and future research directions in this comprehensive exploration of a pivotal moment in evolutionary history.
Syllabus
START
Thomas' background
What is a tetrapod?
Tiktaalik
Qikiqtania
Water-to-land
3D printing & outreach
Future projects
Taught by
Evolution Soup
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