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Extinction In Retrospect In the past there have been many theories introduced in an attempt to fathom evolution and extinction. These two phenomenons seem to be ones that no one can agree upon or explain conclusively. Of course it definitely is interesting to argue for or against all the new ideas that crop up. One of the most recent to catch my attention is the hyper disease theory , which is basically when disease or viruses jump between species. Even before I began researching this theory, my mind was compiling supportive statements in agreement. Once I began listing all the possible variables, even in my limited knowledge of this area, it had developed a substantial element of believability. At least in my own mind it did! It is the variables and how they work with this theory that I wish to discuss, and hopefully evoke some responses from my readers.To begin with, I should outline the birth of this theory. Ross MacPhee and Preston Marx are the geniuses responsible for introducing this possibility. It was actually introduced back in 1997 and it is important to note, that there is no conclusive proof in regards to this proposition. Full Article: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/environmental_ethics/69436 |
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