Episode #2
The Bone-Eating Worm That Eats Our Fossil Record
<p>This episode follows Osedax, the mouthless, gutless deep‑sea worms that secrete acid and host symbiotic bacteria to dissolve bone, turning whale carcasses into rich, long‑lasting ecosystems.</p> <p>We cover their bizarre life cycle (larvae that become giant females or dwarf males depending on where they settle), their ancient origins well before whales, how they alter the fossil record, and the modern implications for ocean oxygen loss and museum conservation.</p> <p>Transparency Note: Voices in this episode are AI-generated. The science is not, every finding discussed comes from real, published research.</p>

