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Re:Cod Have Been Shrinking for Decades, Scientists Say They'... by thoroughburro on Sunday July 06, 2025 @08:01AM (#44479974)
No. A certain gene expression can just be gone forever. Nothing guarantees the desired expression will evolve again.
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Re:Cod Have Been Shrinking for Decades, Scientists Say They'... by mattmaroon on Sunday July 06, 2025 @10:48AM (#44481234)
Sure it does, there is still variation in the sizing of them. If the previous size was the ideal one, and assuming that has otherwise not changed, the larger cod will be more fit and breed more.
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