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paulfromatlanta t1_iryg4v0 wrote

I could understand this better if there were hazards that had to be overcome, like with flocks of birds or schools of fish - but I'm having a hard time seeing the reason for cooperating to be advantageous

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Red-eleven t1_iryi92l wrote

Maybe they’re drafting. Shake n bake I think it’s called.

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paulfromatlanta t1_iryjb90 wrote

>> drafting

That would actually make sense. I wonder how much resistance there is to movement compared to air or water....

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TheGeneGeena t1_iryjz0y wrote

Well, they're not sentient or even animals so technically "cooperating" feels like an overstatement - but there is a biological issue the cells overcome by grouping up, mucus and their own inability to swim straight.

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princessaurus_rex t1_irypv10 wrote

Have you not seen any adaptation of conception? There are absolutely hazards to avoid while swimming through an inhospitable environment few stay alive long enough to even reach the egg. It's called a miracle because although it happens alot it's not easy. A million things can and do go wrong which is why sperm count matters. Saw an article on here a few days ago about how IVF is impacting sperm when the barriers are removed.

It's neat the sperm cooperate from a biological standpoint increases the odds of survival of the species. We are programed to work together to stay alive.

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