Edit: We survived an ice age and we’re very highly adaptable. Plus, we will hold on to some percentage of technical knowledge that will help us adapt faster.

  • abbadon420@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Some species are contesting that statement very strongly. Take the horseshoecrab, or the tardigrate or even the cockroach. Humans are known for their fast adaptability, so I’d bet my money on us joining that list.

    • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.worldEnglish
      72·
      2 days ago

      Take the horseshoecrab, or the tardigrate or even the cockroach.

      None of those are species—they’re a family, a phylum, and a (partial) order, respectively. While those clades have been relatively stable morphologically, species within each clade still come and go.