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The basic theory is that biological organic matter becomes embedded within an object hurdled into space. This object then travels along a fortuitous path intersecting a planet with conditions amenable to life. | The basic theory is that biological organic matter becomes embedded within an object hurdled into space. This object then travels along a fortuitous path intersecting a planet with conditions amenable to life. | ||
| − | The most common objects which could theoretically carry life would be | + | The most common objects which could theoretically carry life would be comets or meteorites. These objects would need considerable mass to survive an atmospheric transition from vacuum to planetfall. |
The biological matter would not be live. It would most likely be microscopic in size and simple, non-complex in nature. Many popular science writers liken it to seeds or fertilizer rather than instaneous animal life or pet brine shrimp in extended hibernation. | The biological matter would not be live. It would most likely be microscopic in size and simple, non-complex in nature. Many popular science writers liken it to seeds or fertilizer rather than instaneous animal life or pet brine shrimp in extended hibernation. | ||