In article , Dave Poole
writes
On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 14:08:29 +0100, Alan Gould
wrote:

That does not
alter the fact that on this planet non-plant life is wholly dependent
upon plant life,

Bacteria and microbes which feed upon manganese deep underground or
the searingly hot acids emitted from volcanic fissures on the sea bed
might argue with that.

but not vice-versa.

So the loss of pollinating insects, rodents, bats, primates and birds
to which certain plants have adapted specifically will not have any
adverse effects upon those plants then?

Not to mention plants which depend on ingestion of insects for the major
part of their nutrition.

--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"