Evolutionary Sensory Adaptations
Malcolm discusses how electric fish and visually guided fish have evolved similar sensory volumes despite using different mechanisms due to the properties of water. The transition from water to land significantly impacted vertebrates' vision, leading to changes in eye size and sensory capabilities. Whales and dolphins adapted echolocation to compensate for the limitations of vision in water, showcasing remarkable evolutionary strategies.In this clip
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Episode 39: Malcolm MacIver on Sensing, Consciousness, and Imagination
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