Isn't it weird that we have exactly five fingers and five toes on each hand and foot.

subnuggurat , 9 months ago

This article might help

SnokenKeekaGuard OP , 9 months ago

Well in summary, while scientists have unlocked the mechanism, the question of why humans typically have five fingers and toes remains unanswered. Evolution has stuck with this number, despite the possibility of having more digits, suggesting a complex interplay of genetic and developmental factors that science has yet to fully understand.

Thats cool!

roguetrick , 9 months ago

Bone formation is extremely complex. Nearly all large mammals have the same exact bones in different sizes. Dogs, cats, and even bats (their wings) all have four fingers and a thumb.

Moobythegoldensock , 9 months ago

There are humans with 6. 5 is just the most common.

SnokenKeekaGuard OP , 9 months ago

Yes but thats a genetic mutation I think

Earthwormjim91 , 9 months ago

It’s actually the dominant gene. Having 5 is recessive.

jhulten , 9 months ago

The only difference between you and a genetic mutation is that your ancestors were better at breeding.

puppy , 9 months ago

Come on now. No need to call their grandma a whore.

SnokenKeekaGuard OP , 9 months ago

Is that a burn? I dont know if Im being insulted here and I dont know how to react.

Sentrovasi , 9 months ago

It's a burn and also true. If a genetic mutation becomes prevalent enough, it's no longer really considered to be a "mutation".

jhulten , 9 months ago

Yeah, “mutation” is like “terrorist”. No one calls you they of you win.

Rayston , 9 months ago

Having any fingers at all is a genetic mutation, thats how evolution works, it mutates, and if the mutation works well enough, it gets passed on.

Donebrach , 9 months ago

Not a mutation, was a pre-order perk.

j_roby , 9 months ago

https://slrpnk.net/pictrs/image/3ad63b99-9907-49c3-95cb-ee56630c5a38.webp

son_named_bort , 9 months ago

There are also humans with less than 5, some of whom are born that way.