Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Bryozoa: The Moss Animals
Bryozoans are some of the strangest animals in the world, part of the clade Lophophorata. Bryozoans are colonial moss animals, but what does this mean? Let's learn about them together!
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Nemertea: The Ribbon Worms
With Annelida covered, it's time to start looking at some of the smaller phyla that are closely related. First up is Nemertea, the ribbon worms. These are very thin and live in the sea, and they have some very interesting features. Take...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Annelida Part 2: Polychaeta (Segmented Marine Worms)
Now that we are familiar with the characteristics of annelids, let's zoom in on the polychaetes, which are the segmented marine worms. What do these worms do in the sea all day long? How are they different from land worms? Let's get a...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Annelida Part 1: General Characteristics
Moving on from Mollusca we arrive at another very large clade, Annelida. These are the segmented worms, like the common earthworm, as well as marine worms and leeches, and a bunch of other organisms. What are these all about? Let's...
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How Do I Do What You Do?
Jessi answers the question, "How do I do what you do?" and shares 4 essential things that are needed to do what she does.
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Rotifera Part 3: Subclade Acanthocephala (Parasitic Spiny-Headed Worms)
It's time to wrap things up with Rotifera by looking at the parasitic Acanthocephalans. These are spiny-headed worms that are obligate endoparasites. Which species do they parasitize? What is their morphology? Let's get a closer look!
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Discovery with the ALMA Telescope: Emerging sciences in the field
What is Astrochemistry? How can ALMA help Astrochemistry and Astrobiology? What should you do if you want to work in these fields? Discovery with the ALMA Telescope, Part 3
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Snakes
Learn all about snakes. They slide, they slither, and some of them can even "fly." Understand snake biology, life cycle, fun facts, the various varieties of snakes and how snake venom can actually save lives!
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Discovering Ducks
In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of ducks. From their diverse sounds across different cultures to their adaptability in various habitats, ducks are true international citizens. We explore their anatomy and physiology,...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Cnidaria Part 1: Introduction and Broad Characteristics
Next up for animal phyla is Cnidaria! This phylum contains jellyfish, sea anemones, corals, and all kinds of other organisms. This one is pretty meaty so it will take several tutorials. Let's start by getting through some information...
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Bees: From Pollinators to Social Structures
This video provides an overview of bees, highlighting their importance as pollinators and their diverse species and behaviors. It covers their distinctive features, diet, social structures, and reproductive processes. The video also...
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Bears: The Giants of the Wild
This video provides an overview of bears, focusing on their size, habitat, behavior, and reproductive cycle. It highlights the different species of bears, their diet, and their unique physical features. The video also explores the mating...
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Primates: A Fascinating Exploration of Chimpanzees and Bonobos
This video provides an overview of primates, focusing on the differences between common chimpanzees and bonobos. It explores their physical characteristics, social structures, communication methods, mating behaviors, and life cycles. The...
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Lions: The King of the Great Cats
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the great cats, focusing primarily on lions. It explores their habitat, social structure, hunting techniques, mating behaviors, and the challenges they face in the wild. The video offers...
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Spiders: Adaptations, Behaviors, and Life Cycle
This video provides a fascinating overview of spiders, highlighting their diverse habitats, predatory nature, unique characteristics such as silk weaving and venomous abilities, and their reproductive behaviors. It explores the different...
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Ungulates: Diversity, Behavior, and Communication
This video provides an overview of ungulates, a diverse group of hooved animals found in various habitats around the world. It discusses their classification into odd-toed and even-toed ungulates, their range in size and habitat, their...
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The Fascinating World of Turtles: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior
This video provides a comprehensive overview of turtles, highlighting their diverse species, evolutionary history, and unique characteristics such as their protective shells. It explores their global distribution, from land to sea, and...
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Exploring the Life and Behavior of Ants
This video provides an overview of arthropods, focusing on ants and their remarkable characteristics. It explores the diversity of arthropods, their social organization, communication methods, and life cycle. The video highlights the...
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Tigers: Facts and Behaviors of the Great Cat
This video provides an in-depth look at the majestic tiger, the largest of all great cats. It explores their physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, communication methods, mating rituals, and the challenges they face in raising...
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Understanding Bear Communication, Reproduction, and Parenting
This video provides an informative overview of bear communication, mating behaviors, pregnancy, and parenting. It highlights the various vocalizations and body language bears use to communicate, as well as their reproductive strategies...
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Wolf Communication and Adaptations
This video provides a detailed description of wolves, focusing on their physical adaptations for hunting, their social behavior within packs, and their sensory abilities. It highlights their long legs, keen sense of smell and hearing,...
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Chimpanzees and Bonobos: A Comparative Study of Behavior and Society
In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of chimpanzees, exploring their evolutionary history, geographical distribution, physical characteristics, and most importantly, their behavior and psychology. Discover how chimpanzees...
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Fossils: A Journey Through Earth's Past
Fossils are preserved specimens that provide us with information about plants and animals of the past. They contribute to our understanding of evolution and the history of life on Earth. Learn about different types of fossils and how...
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The Wildebeest: Life and Behaviors on the Great Plains of Africa
This video explores the fascinating world of wildebeests on the Great Plains of Africa. It highlights their unique behaviors, social structures, and incredible annual migration, showcasing how these herbivores adapt and survive in their...