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Episode 159: An Introduction to Palaeontology artwork
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Episode 159: An Introduction to Palaeontology

Palaeocast by Dave Marshall

Feb 19, 202401:02:52Science & Medicine

In 12 years of podcasting, we have never actually taken the time to address the fundamentals of our field. Such questions could include: what is palaeontology, what is a fossil, how does one become a palaeontologist, and...

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