Most of them are doomed to rapid extinction, but a few may make evolutionary inventions, such as physiological, ecological, or behavioral innovations that give these species improved competitive potential.

  • -- Ernst Mayr 迈尔

它们中的大多数注定会迅速灭绝,但也有少数可能会做出进化性的发明,比如生理、生态或行为创新,从而提高这些物种的竞争潜力。

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Land bridges were everywhere during the extinction, many species were spreading, and there were many diseases.

在物种灭绝期间,陆桥随处可见,许多物种在传播,还有许多疾病。

Giant group events are distorting organisms: You can like and hate them in rapid succession.

大型团体活动是扭曲的有机体:你可以在短时间内喜欢它们,也可以讨厌它们。

In the landscape of extinction, precision is next to godliness.

在绝迹的景观中,精确是近乎神圣的。