Echinoderm Diversity
Explore the fascinating world of echinoderms, which includes over 6,000 species like starfish and sea urchins. The discussion highlights the challenges of Linnaean classification, particularly how to categorize less diverse groups, such as sea daisies, alongside more abundant species. This complexity raises questions about the arbitrary nature of taxonomic hierarchy and the ongoing debates within the scientific community.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 69: Animal Diversity Part 1
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