Speciation in the sea

Video presented by David Reid

Speciation in the sea
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How are new species formed? Why are the tropics so rich in species? Ever since Darwin, these have been among the great mysteries of evolution. In the sea, the answers to these questions have remained elusive until very recently. David Reid will explain how studies of marine snails at the Natural History Museum have added new insight.

  • Presented by: David Reid
  • Date: 09 January 2004
  • Duration: 37:51

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