Ancient Beech Glen Affric, Scotland

Ancient Beech Glen Affric, Scotland
The Wishing Tree (Goldberry)

Gaia Theory and All Life is Connected

The concepts of an interconnected earth are intriguing and measurable. As a botanist and microbiologist I have studied symbiotic relations that range from parasitic to symbiotic. Many indigenous people have understood these concepts longer than modern scientists. The Lakota Sioux state: “Mitakuye Oyasin,”which means, “To all of my relations.” It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: people, animals, birds, plants, insects, and even rocks. It is a reminder that we all share a common kinship within the hoop of life. Our bodies are composites of bacteria, and within our cells are remnants of ancient bacterial cells that are now mitochondria. Dr. Lynn Marguelis a famous botanist, and suppoter of James Lovelock Theory of Gaia states: "The only individuals on the planet are bacteria."

http://www.unreasonable.com/people/margulis/root.htm

http://www.lakotawritings.com/Sacred_Symbols.htm


Magi magnificentii

Magi magnificentii
Magi, Mycorrhiza and Antelope Island State Park

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Bat Evolution, Parasites and Animal Phyla

The evolution of Trypanosoma cruzi: the ‘bat seeding’ hypothesis

Learning Objective:   Diversity of Life and Classification:   Parasitism

Important Links:
Immune Selection Workshop
http://ideas.princeton.edu/workshop-for-2015/
Major Phyla of Animals
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trnov01.htm

Supplemental Reading:
Parasites and the Evolution of Primates Phylum
http://altizerlab.uga.edu/Publications/PDFs/Nunn%20et%20al%202004%20AmNat.pdf

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