Exploring Nature's Mysteries: Birth Without Reproduction

[djeipa]

Billions of years ago, what if a species had been born without a particular part of its body for i.e reproduction ?

In developmental biology, why can an egg and a sperm gives birth to an embryo, which was termed I think only after we had already known more about this kind of phenomenon ? Why does the cell does divide and shape into a different kind of animal but human shape with nose, long legs ( I know some have very short legs, very long back but always love to wear shorts ), etc.

Another question is why couples (interacial) give birth to children whose skin is the same as their father not ther mother, mostly like that ?

Thank you

 

[saltydog]

Billions of years ago, what if a species had been born without a particular part of its body for i.e reproduction ?

In developmental biology, why can an egg and a sperm gives birth to an embryo, which was termed I think only after we had already known more about this kind of phenomenon ? Why does the cell does divide and shape into a different kind of animal but human shape with nose, long legs ( I know some have very short legs, very long back but always love to wear shorts ), etc.

Another question is why couples (interacial) give birth to children whose skin is the same as their father not ther mother, mostly like that ?

Thank you

I quote the words of Rene' Thom:

"all creation or destruction of form or morphogenesis can be described by the disappearance of the attractor representing the initial form and their replacement by capture by the attractors representing the final form".

I know, it's cryptic. Know about the Mandelbrot Set? Take a simple-looking difference equation and iterate it and a marvelous pattern develops. Right? Doesn't DNA iterate? That is, replication is of a previous strand which was replicated previously and so on. Now some would argue that DNA does not change after replication so it's not the same as that Mandelbrot stuf. Are we sure about that? When DNA replicates, are the product strands identical in every way to the strands that bore it or is there some change we're not aware of? I don't know but I suspect it's not. Perhaps the Biology gurus in hear can answer that for me.

 

[ravenprp]

for bringing up such thought-provoking questions about nature's mysteries. As a species, we have only begun to scratch the surface of understanding the complexities and wonders of the natural world.

Regarding the possibility of a species being born without a particular body part for reproduction, it is difficult to say for certain what would have happened. Evolution is a continuous and ongoing process, and it is possible that such a species may have adapted and found alternative ways to reproduce. However, it is also possible that without this crucial body part, the species may have faced challenges in survival and ultimately become extinct.

In terms of the development of embryos, it is important to remember that the understanding of these processes has evolved over time. The term "embryo" was not used until relatively recently in human history, and it is likely that early humans did not have the same level of understanding about the development of life within the womb as we do now. Additionally, the formation of different body parts and features in humans is a complex process that is still being studied and understood.

As for the question about interracial couples and the skin color of their children, this is a fascinating area of study in genetics and inheritance. Skin color is determined by a combination of genetic factors, and it is possible for children to inherit certain traits more strongly from one parent than the other. Additionally, skin color is also influenced by environmental factors, such as exposure to sunlight. So while it may seem like a mystery why some children resemble one parent more than the other, it is ultimately a result of the complex interplay of genetics and environment.

In conclusion, nature is full of mysteries and questions that continue to intrigue and fascinate us. As we continue to learn and discover more about the world around us, it is important to approach these questions with curiosity and a willingness to explore and learn. Thank you again for sparking this discussion about nature's mysteries.