Mass Extinctions and Spontaneous Evolution
“A Life of High Strangeness”
An experience from my life.
As a very young child I became alarmed by the experience of leaving my body nightly. I would lift upwards, and I would look back and see my sleeping body, before being gently guided into the night by two helpers who would take me by the elbows. At first, I tried to resist this with all my mental might, and later, as I found myself helpless to prevent this nightly exit, I decided to ask my helpers questions to which I could not find answers. One evening, grieving over the manmade mass extinctions of flora and fauna, I asked them “What happens to all these animals who become extinct?” I was immediately taken onto a vast plain of waving grass and trees with a gold coloured sky. There I could see extinct animals roaming and grazing contentedly. I was told “See, they do not know they have left our Earth plane. They are safe and happy. One day they may appear on Earth again when the Harmonics (Frequencies) are aligned”. I returned to my body that night filled with joy, no longer grieving for the lost species. It seemed that all creation existed all at once on different planes simultaneously and never died.
Now as we move through the photon belt, we can find many instances of spontaneous evolution occurring on the Earth.
1. Sudden Appearance of Fish in Desert Ponds
In desert regions, seasonal rains often create temporary lakes or ponds. Astonishingly, fish species have been observed appearing in these waters, despite no apparent source for them. While some may argue that these fish arrive through bird-mediated dispersal or dormant eggs, spontaneous evolution could offer a more exciting explanation: that the environmental conditions trigger the immediate emergence of a species suited to that habitat.
2. Unexplained Species in Deep Antarctic Lakes
In Antarctica, researchers have found species of microorganisms and even larger life forms like crustaceans in lakes that have been isolated under ice for millions of years. Could these life forms have evolved spontaneously, responding to the extreme but stable conditions of their environment? Traditional explanations struggle to account for how life could survive for so long under such harsh conditions, making spontaneous evolution an intriguing alternative.
3. New Species in Volcanic Crater Lakes
Volcanic crater lakes, which are often highly isolated and extreme in their chemical composition, sometimes give rise to species that have no apparent ancestors in the surrounding areas. While mainstream scientists might look for unintentional human introductions or cryptic species, the possibility remains that these environments are triggering rapid, spontaneous evolutionary processes that we have yet to understand.
Skepticism vs. the Thrill of the Unknown
Of course, not everyone is ready to embrace the idea of spontaneous evolution. Many biologists argue that species appearances in closed ecosystems are simply the result of more mundane processes, like human-mediated introduction, natural migration, or dormancy. However, these explanations feel limited in their scope and don’t fully address the wonder of how life seems to materialise in these environments.
1. Human Introductions: A Tired Explanation?
Sure, people can transport species from one place to another, whether by accident or on purpose. But can this account for all cases of species emergence in isolated ecosystems? It seems unlikely. The human introduction argument is often used as a default explanation when scientists don’t fully understand what’s happening in nature.
2. Dormant Species: Convenient, But Incomplete
The idea that species lie dormant for hundreds of years and suddenly reemerge is interesting, but it doesn’t fully capture the excitement of species appearing where there were no prior signs of life. Dormancy might explain some cases, but it feels like a patchwork theory when faced with ecosystems that have been undisturbed for millennia.
3. Natural Colonisation: Improbable in Extreme Isolation
Natural dispersal, especially via birds or flooding, is often used to explain species appearing in lakes or isolated ecosystems. But what about environments where such connectivity is impossible or highly improbable? Volcanic lakes, deep Antarctic ecosystems, or desert water bodies challenge the idea that life is simply hitching a ride from one place to another.
Spontaneous Evolution: What If It’s True?
If spontaneous evolution is real, it could revolutionise our understanding of life on Earth. It would suggest that ecosystems are not just passive containers for existing species but dynamic environments that can actively give rise to new forms of life when the conditions demand it. This possibility feels far more exciting than the more conventional explanations—and opens up thrilling possibilities for the future of evolutionary biology.
Imagine what we could learn about life’s resilience and adaptability if we explored the idea that species could evolve instantaneously, in response to shifts in their environment such as shifting frequencies. This concept could redefine the boundaries of what we consider possible in biology and evolution.
Conclusion: The Beauty of Belief in Nature’s Mysteries
While mainstream science will continue to focus on more conventional explanations, those of us who believe in the possibility of spontaneous evolution find inspiration in the idea that life’s potential is far greater than we currently understand. Whether it’s quantum biological processes, latent genetic potential, or a mechanism we have yet to discover, nature is always full of surprises.
In closed ecosystems, where species appear seemingly out of nowhere, spontaneous evolution could very well be the answer. As we explore these mysteries, it’s essential to keep an open mind and embrace the idea that nature is far more dynamic and adaptable than we have ever imagined. Let’s not rule out the thrilling possibility that new species can emerge spontaneously—because in the natural world, anything is possible.
“A Life of High Strangeness”
~Written By Elizabeth S
