About this episode
This episode explores how various species, including trees and local mammals, can be aged by their growth rings.
Many people are aware that trees can be dated by counting the layers of tree rings in a cross section. But, less folks know that fish, snails, mussels, and the teeth of many local mammal species build seasonal growth rings that are used to age individuals.
Topics covered
- tree rings
- aging species
- growth rings
- natural science
- ecology
Keywords
- tree rings
- fish
- snails
- mussels
- mammal teeth
- seasonal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WXPR Public Radio
Places: local
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