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Category Archives: Climbing the Tree of Life

The Crittery Biology of Crustaceans

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandJuly 10, 2022

Shrimp are underwater bugs? Or are bugs flying shrimp? In this one, we’re talking about crustaceans. From land crabs the size of dinner plates to tiny krill that feed the whales, this group holds some cool members.

Octopus bimaculoides - California Two Spot Octopus

The Fascinating Biology of Octopuses

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandJune 10, 2022

We are finally talking about octopuses. Octopuses are definitely in the top three of my favorite animals, so I’m more than excited. Between the vampire squid from hell and cute little Dumbo-eared octopuses, there is a lot to talk about, so let’s dive in.

The Magical Biology of Cuttles and Bobtails

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandMay 26, 2022

Sea cuttles, also wrongly named cuttlefish, are masters of disguise. Chameleons don’t even compete. But that’s not the only cool thing about these cute blobs of awesome. So, let’s talk about cuttles!

The Squishy Biology of Squids

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandMay 15, 2022

Between bobtail squids that are so cute that I just can’t, colossal squid that are, well, colossal, and squid that aren’t even squid, there’s a lot of excitingly cool stuff in this group.

The Freaky Biology of Nautiluses and Allonautiluses

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandMay 1, 2022

Nautiluses are often considered living fossils. Today we talk about these shelled cephalopods and their more recent cousins, the allonautiluses.

Mollusks: Mussels, Snails, Clams, and Co

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandApril 16, 2022

Today, we talk mollusks. From clams and oysters to snails and underwater slugs in all colors of the rainbow.

Bilateria

Bilateria: When Mouths become Other Things

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandApril 10, 2022

Today, we are continuing our precarious climb along the ever-changing tree of life. Once I survive the three weeks of full-time lectures, we’ll make things a little more diverse on here again. There are quite a few exciting things I want to talk about, but my brain is refusing to do more than chew up…

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The Unbelievable Biology of CORALS and Anemones

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandApril 2, 2022

Today, we are going to talk about one of my favorite animals: corals. Yep, I said animal. Those plant-looking things are definitely animals. It’s even weirder than that, though. Let’s dive in. Almost every year now, we hear news about coral bleaching and entire reefs dying. Since 2016, we’ve lost half of the Great Barrier…

The Ancient Biology of Sponges

Climbing the Tree of LifeBy Kate HildenbrandMarch 11, 2022

Are sponges the oldest animals? What kind of sponge is that squarepanted yellow idiot with the pineapple? Are the inner skins of sponges made up of sperm? From SpongeBob to nature, we’re talking sponges today.

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