Field Notes: Rings of Time
Many people are aware that trees can be dated by counting the layers of tree…
WXPR Field Notes · Gretchen Gerrish
November 11, 20254m 1s
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Show Notes
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.