Comment on Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests
ReadyUser31@lemmy.world 1 year agoAn alien that died on earth would probably not even rot because our food chain is so dependent on our proteins.
That is a super interesting idea. Presumably it would bring it’s own bacteria though?
ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Bacteria that breaks down life forms might not be necessary for life. The ancient Forrest’s that became oil deposits didn’t have bacteria to break them down. This caused them to become oil. It’s why there won’t be any new oil (naturally occuring).