2418: Metacarcinization

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Metacarcinization
Scientists still don't know how marine biologists manage to so consistently bring up whalefall ecosystems, when relevant conversational openings are so few and far between.
Title text: Scientists still don't know how marine biologists manage to so consistently bring up whalefall ecosystems, when relevant conversational openings are so few and far between.

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Carcinization is also discussed in 2314: Carcinization

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Discussion

Up until the moment I opened the video, I read every instance of "crow" in the comic and explanation as "cow"... Was a bit disappointed by the video! 141.101.105.40 19:39, 29 January 2021 (UTC)

I think the crow in the video is actually a hooded crow (Corvus cornix) rather than a jackdaw... 108.162.245.146 20:39, 29 January 2021 (UTC)

Good catch. 172.68.129.134 20:58, 29 January 2021 (UTC)

I think the crow in the video needs more training. Seems she's not really sure how the sledding works. -- Hkmaly (talk) 01:04, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Coincidentally, I just heard about a pet/tame duck (called 'Duck') who is regularly bodysurfing with their human in Australia. No idea where crabs come into that. They've probably been eaten by the sharks, or poisoned/envenomated by almost every other creature in and around Australia. 162.158.111.185 04:34, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

hey! some of the sheep aren't! Helpimstuckinahole smith (talk) 05:47, 31 January 2021 (UTC)

Tool use is another trait that has independently evolved multiple times, in insects, cephalopods, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals, presumably because it’s so useful. 162.158.63.86 06:36, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Have a read of "Are we smart enough to know how smart animals are?" by Fran de Waal (W.W. Norton)

I too independently evolved into talking about carcinisation constantly. Hm. 162.158.34.28 00:12, 31 January 2021 (UTC)

Speaking of carcinisation, did you know that Squat Lobsters are a thing? These Are Not The Comments You Are Looking For (talk) 23:52, 31 January 2021 (UTC)