A description of what started this particular blog can be found in its first entry --Feb. 9, 2009. It's about healing.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Attercopus, WWW
400 million years: DNA absorbed in Viruses spread Protein templates Spider to spider Resulting in silk Spirals, parallel Lines, spinnerets And why I got a D in geometry.
I echo Emma! I do know those photos are wonderful, though.
So, did spiders evolve their ability to spin web silk from viruses? That would be a much better use for a virus than causing sore throats and snuffly noses.
O_Jenny, I recently read that biologists found bits of spider DNA in some viruses. It apparently allowed the viruses to get through tissues in spiders and cause trouble. I wondered if the web-building genes could've hitched a ride on this process.
I got an A in geometry and I still do not understand what you said.
ReplyDeleteEmma, you must have been able to master those geometric proofs that gave me so much trouble. Wish I'd sat next to you in that class.
DeleteI echo Emma! I do know those photos are wonderful, though.
ReplyDeleteSo, did spiders evolve their ability to spin web silk from viruses? That would be a much better use for a virus than causing sore throats and snuffly noses.
O_Jenny, I recently read that biologists found bits of spider DNA in some viruses. It apparently allowed the viruses to get through tissues in spiders and cause trouble. I wondered if the web-building genes could've hitched a ride on this process.
DeleteNothing like wisps of web in your face while walking through the woods:)
ReplyDeleteThe experience usually makes me dance and say ugly words.
Rick, I know that dance --steps and lyrics. In fact, I believe that's very close to how the Tarantella Dance started.
DeleteSpiders are clever in spinning webs. They have evolved to do this.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
Amazing, isn't it?
DeleteGreat last line, and one that made me laugh out loud. Geometry is a world of its own, as are your poetry skills. Thank you, Geo.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Robyn, and privilege.
DeleteI see
ReplyDeleteYou got a D
In geometry
We need to remember
These natural wonders of evolution
Are a great creation
Not for understanding
But for appreciation
And you surely get an A for that, Geo
Kind KK, thank you for the A. It raises my average considerably.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Sujatha, for reading my poem --glad you enjoyed it.
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