Body Size Evolution

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I’m the modern day equivalent of a massive Carboniferous dragonfly

I am annoyingly the first one to return to the surface after any scuba dive. My bottom time exploring the wonders of the aquatic realm…

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Craig With Big Things (and Small Things)

Dr. M November 10, 2016 body size Body Size Evolution career deep sea evolution Giant Isopod Mollusc mollusk passion REU Rex Science size size matter Snail

I have a confession. I am obsessed with ridiculously large and small things. While other children impatiently anticipated toys for Christmas, I enjoyed just as…

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Why is The Giant Isopod Giant?

Dr. M April 4, 2007 Arthropoda Bathynomus Body Size Evolution Cope's Rule Crustacea Giant Isopod Gigantism Isopoda Serolis

Kevin’s wonderful post on the Giant Isopod inspired me to post on a topic I have long pondered. Frequent readers of DSN know that I…

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Giant Denizens of the Deep are Molluscs!

Dr. M December 22, 2006 Architeuthis Body Size Evolution Cephalopod Giant Squid Mollusca squid

The new squid diva is 24ft long. How does she measure up? I just happen to have data sitting on my computer to address that…

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I’m the modern day equivalent of a massive Carboniferous dragonfly

Craig With Big Things (and Small Things)

Why is The Giant Isopod Giant?

Giant Denizens of the Deep are Molluscs!