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Size of Life

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milancurcic ◴[] No.46220264[source]
Neal delivers. I recently learned that viruses are not considered living being, but I'm nevertheless happy they're included here because they're both relevant and interesting in this context.
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dartharva ◴[] No.46227256[source]
Hey, if they originated naturally and interact with the environment and reproduce, they are living beings. Mere human taxonomists can't just "classify" away the fact.
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1. 4ndr3vv ◴[] No.46230292[source]
MRS GREN would like to have a word with you :)