{"id":11737,"date":"2019-11-04t18:55:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-04t18:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/the-struggle-for-existence-and-plasticus-vastum-a-satire\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28t22:13:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28t22:13:19","slug":"plastic-galapagos-darwin-satire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/plastic-galapagos-darwin-satire\/","title":{"rendered":"the ‘struggle for existence’ and plasticus vastum: a satire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
author’s note: this essay is inspired by charles darwin’s “on the origin of species,” chapter iii. i analyze the checks and advantages of a potential invasive species in the galapagos islands following the format of darwin\u2019s third chapter, “struggle for existence.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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what is plasticus vastum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
plasticus vastum affects the lives of each and every one of us every day, and it is spreading across the earth at rates unmatched by nearly any other species to date, so why haven\u2019t we heard about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the short answer is that the research on this species is new, and many are hesitant to report on the dangers of its growth, because its existence inarguably improves the quality of life of most humans today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
traces of plasticus vastum can be found in homes, automobiles, food, computers, clothing, any many other locations. it\u2019s established a huge presence, yet we too often refuse to acknowledge it for what it is. plasticus vastum is a species belonging to the omnes materiales family, referred to by some as plastika apovlita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the species was first discovered in 1907 by leo hendrik baekeland, a belgian born american scientist. however, it is believed that this species has dated back to the pre columbian civilizations in mesoamerica as far back as 1600 bce. plasticus vastum is a particularly diverse species, as its lifespan can range from 10 years to over 1,000 years depending on different characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it has also shown promise in adapting to different climates and is one of the few species that can survive at soil and sea. members of the species can take many different shapes and sizes, which is where they derive their name, plasticus, which means capable of shaping and molding. the species\u2019 unique reproductive tendencies can be described through a mutualistic relationship with humans and erratic spawning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to expand, all species belonging to the omnes materiales family have a mutualistic reproductive method with humans where, when one or many members of the species serve as a direct facilitator of human life, like bees become vehicles for the reproductions of flowers, humans become vehicles for the reproduction of species belonging to omnes materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for plasticus vastum in particular, humans have enabled the growth of over 6.3 billion tons of growth in only the past 70 years. furthermore, each member of plasticus vastum can produce thousands of offspring without the need for human intervention through erratic spawning. (note: the appearance of plasticus vastum is measured by weight rather than individuals in a population solely because it is extremely difficult to count the individuals since they are constantly spawning and regrowing into various shapes and sizes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
jessica howard, a research assistant in marine bio-invasives at the charles darwin research station, has been able to share her firsthand account of the appearance of the species in the galapagos islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
she said it has \u201ccome in and caused problems for the endemic and native wildlife or the economy,\u201d which is by definition an invasive species. their unique reproductive tendencies, where any single being can produce thousands of offspring, but the offspring can\u2019t grow without a mutualistic relationship with humans, highlight the extreme danger of this invasive species to spread rapidly, but also give hope that humans could learn to adjust their ways to prevent the growth of offspring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
we may need to act fast, however, because the wildlife of the galapagos islands are already facing a struggle for existence to accommodate the large amounts of plasticus vastum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n