Where primates evolved - PNAS Science Sessions
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Where primates evolved
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In this episode, Jorge Avaria-Llautureo and Chris Venditti explain why the evolution of primates likely occurred in cold, dry climates rather than in tropical forests.
In this episode, we cover: •[00:00 ] Introduction •[00:58 ] Evolutionary biologist Jorge Avaria-Lautureo explains the prevailing hypothesis that primates evolved in a tropical climate •[02:54 ] Evolutionary biologist Chris Venditti introduces evidence suggesting a different origin climate. •[03:54 ] Avaria discusses how the researchers reconstructed the climate of early primate species. •[05:05 ] Venditti and Avaria explain why it was important to use standardized climate definitions in this study. •[07:29 ] Avaria describes the results of the study. •[08:18 ]Venditti talks about the importance of understanding early primates’ climates. •[09:21 ] Avaria and Venditti talk about the study’s caveats and limitations. •[10:22 ] Conclusion.
About Our Guests:
Jorge Avaria-Llautureo Postdoctoral scholar University of Reading
Chris Venditti Professor University of Reading
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