« In a Cavern, in a Canyon…. | Main | Talmudic Question #4.1 »

Comments

Stanley Maloy

Both of the scenarios proposed by David Lipson make perfect sense, but they only focus on bacteria external to plants and animals (as prompted in the question). However, you could also ask what would be the impact from the demise of the normal microbial biota. Would there be a rapid effect on plant and animal life or a slow effect?

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.

Working...
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been saved. Comments are moderated and will not appear until approved by the author. Post another comment

The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

Working...

Post a comment

Comments are moderated, and will not appear until the author has approved them.

Your Information

(Name is required. Email address will not be displayed with the comment.)