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Might not be, it could be bacterial evolution. While temperatures shouldn't be ruled out bacteria and viruses evolve much more rapidly compared to multi-cellula
by Sparkyte 3y ago
Might not be, it could be bacterial evolution. While temperatures shouldn't be ruled out bacteria and viruses evolve much more rapidly compared to multi-cellular organisms. In fact DNA of multi-cellular organisms are often altered by them. Not by much, but enough we can track if our ancestors experienced the bubonic plague in DNA.
I think it is possible to assume they acclimated and became stronger maybe due to the introduction of fertilizers.
United States is experiencing problems with algae blooms and this is typically downstream of water contaminated with fertilizer. Higher than what typically would be organically washed down stream.
- nerdponx 3y agoMy understanding of bacterial disease is that generally the disease itself is caused by bacteria emitting various toxins, either as waste materials or as part of their defense system. Does it make sense that a commensal bacterium would evolve into something dangerous?
- Sparkyte 3y agoDepends on the environment. We all evolve due to our surrounding environment. Being stronger doesn't necessarily mean defensive, it might mean longer life cycles. More waste as you said.
- vkou 3y agoIt could, evolution is a drunkard's walk. It would be unlikely to outcompete its commensal siblings that don't damage the host.
- Sparkyte 3y agoMany times in history we have seen bad evolution do something and kill itself out. Possible heavily fertilized plants contributed into strengthening the bacteria too. They eat plants. Some gut microbiomes can become a lot stronger just from what we eat and be the leading cause of a particular dementia. Weird I know.