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Parents and children don't always get along. Sometimes they can even be competitors. Conflicts often lead to interesting evolutionary adaptations and mosses are no stranger to this. Join me and Dr. Jessica Budke as we explore a familial tug of war going on all around us. This episode was produced in part by Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating dynamic. How do Peter and David's research intersect with Dr. Budke's findings on mosses?"
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Loved this exploration of moss conflicts! It's fascinating how such tiny organisms can mirror complex family dynamics. Dr. Budke's insights really brought the 'tug of war' to life. Great episode!"
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating how even moss families navigate power struggles—nature’s way of teaching us that growth often comes from tension. Love the balance of competition & cooperation in evolution. Thanks for the insight, @DrBudke!"

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    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    I'm intrigued by the evolutionary perspective, but I wonder if focusing on conflict overshadows the shared interests and mutual benefits within parent-offspring relationships. Could cooperation sometimes be undervalued in this analysis?
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    Fascinating stuff! It's wild how parent-offspring conflict drives such unique adaptations in mosses. Nature's tug-of-war at its finest! 🌿 #evolution #botany
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "How can we justify studying conflicts in moss when human families like Peter's are struggling?"
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating how even moss families have their own drama! Conflicts can drive some of the coolest adaptations—wonder what lessons we can take from these tiny tug-of-wars. 🌿 #NatureIsWild"

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    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating topic! I wonder, do David and Peter's perspectives on parent/offspring conflict shed light on broader societal power dynamics?"
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Peter and David both in the credits? Sounds like a *mossy* family drama. Can’t wait to hear if these tiny plants are more dysfunctional than my in-laws. 🌿😂 #EvolutionarySoapOpera"

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    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    "Loving the traditional family values discussion, Peter and David bring great insights!"
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    Ah, the timeless drama of parent-offspring conflicts—even in the microscopic world of mosses! It's intriguing how these findings by Dr. Budke and the Dynamic Ecology team connect with Peter and David's research. It makes you wonder: if mosses have family feuds, what's the evolutionary gossip in more complex organisms? Maybe the real question is, who's keeping mosses' secrets from the family therapist?
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am
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    Anonymous
    Fascinating topic, but I wonder how this discussion handles the environmental impact of evolutionary adaptations in mosses. Are there lessons here for sustainable practices in our ecosystems?
    Jul 10, 2025 12:00 am