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> These parasites can cause multiple forms of damage to the sharks' eyes, such as ulceration, mineralization, and edema of the cornea, leading to almost complet
by oncallthrow 9mo ago
> These parasites can cause multiple forms of damage to the sharks' eyes, such as ulceration, mineralization, and edema of the cornea, leading to almost complete blindness.
- xeetzer 9mo agoWould it be fucked up? Yes. But, that doesn't contradict a possible symbiotic relationship.
- ricardo81 9mo agoIt's one of those 'invisible hand' things where killing off older sharks may be advantageous in the long run. One of many possibilities. One idea behind that is that any environment has a carrying capacity, limitations on food etc. It may be the parasites favour older sharks etc etc.