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That's not my question… that's the question I would have preferred the article addressed. I already gave an answer to the question in my original comment.

Also, the 'explanation' begs the question, why wouldn't we see a bone replacement evolve that's suited for iron reinforcement? Your clarificiation is a small step down the 'whys', but saying "because bones have evolved to use calcium" is tautological.



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