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by sp332 5179 days ago
But if all life on earth is descended from something resistant to radiation, why is most life on earth so vulnerable to it now?
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Qz 5179 days ago
Why do we need to consume Vitamin C to avoid scruvy? Evolution abandons what is no longer necessary.
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sp332 5179 days ago
Most animals don't need to do that.
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eric-hu 5179 days ago
Who says anything descended from this bacterium? Maybe it's not as competitive as other bacteria in more hospitable areas.
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