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Journey to the Microcosmos
Season 5 • Episode 19 • The Tiny Worlds Inside of Single-Celled Organisms
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Journey to the Microcosmos Season 5, Episode 19: The Tiny Worlds Inside of Single-Celled Organisms
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Microbes in Slow Motion
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The Tiny Crustacean With the Oldest Penis
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Looking for Answers in the Skull of a Zebrafish
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Creepy Crawly Close-Ups
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The Complicated Relationships of the Microcosmos
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The Double Life of a Fake Jellyfish
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The Tiny Worlds Inside of Single-Celled Organisms
We often focus on the organisms, but what about the even smaller world inside of them?
10 min
Microbe Hunting in Antarctica
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Nematodes: The Worm That Sculpted The World
When it comes to the muses of the animal kingdom, the nematode seems like an unlikely well of inspiration, but over the past century, they’ve become one nonetheless.
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Aeolosoma: Polka-Dotted Vacuum Worms
Worms, despite their seemingly simple bodies, are a diverse bunch. Which is why we thought that for today, it might be fun to visit with a less famous worm, and like one of those relatives you don’t know very much about, but every time you see them, there’s a new, strange story to unpack.
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What Even Is A Species?
If you know about the species Lacrymaria olor, then you know what you’re getting when you see it under a microscope. It has a distinct shape, a distinct way of life—the combination of its own genetics and its surrounding environment.
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The Spatula-Shaped Ciliate Family
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