Podcasts Science Natural Sciences Palaeocast Episode 41b: Insects

Episode 41b: Insects

Published: March 15, 2015, 4:21 p.m.

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Insects are the most abundant and diverse group on animals on the planet today. Would they therefore also be expected to have the richest fossil record? When did they first evolve and how rapid was their diversification? Do we give enough attention to the evolution of insects?

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To get answers we spoke to Dr. David Penney, honorary lecturer at the University of Manchester and founder of\\xa0Siri Scientific Press. Dr. Penney has just recently published an overview of palaeoentomology entitled \'Fossil Insects\'.\\xa0

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