The immortal jellyfish and other mindblowing invertebrates
Summary
Host Ian Sample and producer Maddy discuss The Guardian’s third annual Invertebrate of the Year competition, highlighting nominees like the immortal jellyfish, the prehistoric horseshoe crab, and the photosynthetic leaf sheep. They explore these creatures' unique biological traits, such as biological immortality and solar-powered digestion, to challenge negative perceptions of invertebrates. The episode aims to celebrate the ecological importance and wonder of these often-overlooked animals.
Topics discussed
Intro and Vanta ad
Introduction to Invertebrate of the Year
Why we celebrate invertebrates
Nominee: The Immortal Jellyfish
Nominee: The Horseshoe Crab
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Nominee: The Leaf Sheep
Voting details and outro
Outro and Vanta ad
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