PHIL 1180 Lecture 20: Mosquitos and Holism
27 Oct 2016
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Release programs - genetically engineered mosquitos sterile males - females only mate once population dynamics. Genetic modi cation - gene drive technology genetic modi cation vs contraception gene mod = reach - hits more of the population speci city = make sure it does hit o target species. Daisy chain - need 3 di erent modi cations - continually release new populations. Bracken bat cave mesh-weaver - endangered species endemic to this area small endangered spider with no huge impact if it went extinct. million underpass - found this spider in the area - stopped construction for this spider it is a unique form of life and we have to protect the species and its environment. Assisted colonization - species is at risk because of changes in ecological context. Anthropogenic (fast) - human caused and happening at a rate we can see.
