Comment Re:If only 'twere true... (Score 2, Informative) 469
Except there have been occasions in the past where organisms, upon introductions to new niches, out compete native organisms spectacularly.
Invasive, non-native crops or fish represent the relatively benign example. Native American deaths due to European disease would be at the other end.
Martian plague might be unlikely, but the chances certainly aren't non-zero.
Invasive, non-native crops or fish represent the relatively benign example. Native American deaths due to European disease would be at the other end.
Martian plague might be unlikely, but the chances certainly aren't non-zero.