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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 30 MIN

What gender is a moss - XY, ZW, or UV?!? | Dr. Stuart McDaniel

from Ask a Scientist · host Jai Subramanian

In this episode, we meet Dr. McDaniel, who is a professor in the Biology Department at University of Florida. He specifically studies bryophytes also known as moss. He explained the complex sex chromosomes of certain types of mosses, which is vastly different that ours. We also discussed the role of bryophytes in carbon cycling in the Arctic. I hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com

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