What Biologists Do: Crash Course Biology #3

A biologist’s natural habitat is anywhere questions about life are being asked—whether the subject is a nematode or a narwhal, a single cell, or a whole ecosystem. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’re flipping the microscope around to show how biologists’ work goes down. Along the way, we’ll learn why zebrafish and fruit flies are some of biology’s next top models. Chapters: Studying Life 00:00 Your Local Biologist 1:20 Biologists At Work 3:05 Real Life Biologists 5:17 Model Organisms 8:49 Review & Credits 11:10 This series was produced in collaboration with HHMI BioInteractive, committed to empowering educators and inspiring students with engaging, accessible, and quality classroom resources. Visit for more information. Sources: *** Watch our videos and review your learning with the Crash Course App! Dow