Explain This

15 - Hexapod

February 11, 2021 Jin Kim Season 1 Episode 15
Explain This
15 - Hexapod
Show Notes

What do insects, angels and centaurs have in common? Why are dragons and pegasi unrealistic? How can we make an animal grow more limbs?

Today we examine mythical creatures through the lens of science, learning a lot about evolutionary biology on the way!

Example of forearm bone homology: https://i.imgur.com/0atTBJ8.png

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