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princessaurus_rex t1_irypv10 wrote

Reply to comment by paulfromatlanta in Cooperative sperm outrun loners in the mating race. In simulated reproductive tracts of animals like cattle and humans, the behavior increases the chances that groups of cooperative bovine sperm will outpace meandering loners as they race to fertilize a female egg cell, physicists report. by MistWeaver80

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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