Spook-E - Displacer Beasts

Published: Oct. 15, 2022, 4 p.m.

b'Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution.\\nOctober is here, and that means it\\u2019s time for Spook-E! Each episode throughout this month, we\\u2019re choosing a monster and discussing how it \\u2013 or something like it \\u2013 might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from organisms of the real world. This year\\u2019s theme: monsters of Dungeons and Dragons.\\nThis episode, we roll out a monster that\\u2019s tough to get grasp on. From where on the tree of life might we develop a many-limbed predator with a knack for fooling the eye? Our creatures to create this time: Displacer beasts.\\nJoin the Common Descent Discord server for more Spook-E discussion! https://discord.gg/CwPBxdh9Ev\\nAnd share your Spook-E musings on social media with the hashtag #SpookE\\nCheck out our blog for podcast info, fan art, and more!http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/\\nJoin us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast\\xa0\\nOr make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hpFind merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descentSubscribe for a free 30-day trial at Audible! www.audibletrial.com/CommonDescent\\nFollow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcastInstagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduwPodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/\\nYou can email us at commondescentpodcast(at)gmail.comOr send us physical mail at:The Common Descent Podcast1735 W State of Franklin Rd. Ste 5 #165Johnson City, TN 37604\\nThe Intro and Outro music is \\u201cOn the Origin of Species\\u201d by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.'