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Christmas Lectures: Is The Universe Designed? Part 02

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Designed Structures in Nature

This chapter explores examples of well-designed structures in nature, from the pitcher plant's insect-trapping pitcher to the pots of trapdoor spiders, potter wasps, and mason bees. It also delves into the impressive megaliths constructed by compass termites in Australia.

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