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While this can probably be explained by flaws in the program, I wonder if there's a chance of an evolutionary jump that would help the screwworms overcome the s
by goda90 1y ago
While this can probably be explained by flaws in the program, I wonder if there's a chance of an evolutionary jump that would help the screwworms overcome the sterilization program. Increased radiation resistance, females mating multiple times, self-fertilization, etc.
- eigenspace 1y agoWhat do you find unconvincing about the claim from the article that it has to do with black market cattle trade?
- goda90 1y agoI don't find anything unconvincing about it. The program is flawed because it doesn't account for cattle smuggling. My comment is about evolutionary pressure to bypass our control methods.
- Brian_K_White 1y agoit was just an interesting related thought, not a fight