Ecology and evolution

A brief introduction to album.

Transcript -- A brief introduction to album.

If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate everything - so what stops them?

Transcript -- If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate everything - so what stops them?

Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of smaller local enviroments, to which different species prove to be best adapted.

Transcript -- Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of smaller local enviroments, to which different species prove to be best adapted.

In reality Darwinian demons do not conquer all. They are often at the their most dangerous when taken out of their home environments.

Transcript -- In reality Darwinian demons do not conquer all. They are often at the their most dangerous when taken out of their home environments.