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Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars (apnews.com)
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[–] bunkyprewster@startrek.website 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

The culprit? Bacteria that has also infected shellfish - Vibrio pectenicida

[–] Doxatek@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks

[–] DavidGarcia@feddit.nl 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

it was me

[–] nailingjello@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

I was always figured Lemmy had accounts run by bacteria, thanks for confirming.