Having quoted the invariably profound, long - term Sunday Times journalist, Bryan Appleyard, to the effect that «matter evolved in an elaborate, finely tuned conspiracy to produce air - breathing, carbon based life forms possessed of self - consciousness» he goes on to state that «Living matter, or living beings, are purpose driven». (faith.org.uk)
Individual adaptability probably ensures that some of the species will survive, assuming the Earth retains some limited capability for carbon based life forms including enough oxygen to sustain animal life. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Or the carbon based life form version, if you like. (wallstreetpit.com)