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fossilesque ( fossilesque@mander.xyz )  to Ecology@mander.xyz · 3 years ago

Warming waters spark 'evolution at super speed' in marine sponges, study finds

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Warming waters spark 'evolution at super speed' in marine sponges, study finds

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fossilesque ( fossilesque@mander.xyz )  to Ecology@mander.xyz · 3 years ago
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Marine heat waves caused by the warming climate are capable of sparking rapid changes in sea sponges with scientists describing the pace of change as "evolution at super speed."
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    This one wasn’t on my apocalypse bingo

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      The problem with climate change isn’t the change itself, it’s the velocity. Things like this are warning signs nature is trying to keep up. It’s not always a good strategy.

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