What is a tetrapod? What is a homologue, and how does it differ from convergent evolution? Dana answers my many questions about animal development from embryo to adult, talks about her research on amphibians and axolotls, and how her book, “Dana Digs Dinosaurs”, was inspired by the excitement of a seven year old.
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Is the fact that Dana Digs Dinosaurs the reason she chose to study in Ottawa? Unfortunately for her dissertation, politicians don't like to stick their necks out!
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