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Why Do We Have Five Fingers?

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The Evolution of Limbs: From Fins to Fingers

This chapter examines the evolutionary path of fingers and toes, tracing the origins of land vertebrates back to a shared fish-like ancestor. It discusses the transformations from early tetrapods with multiple digits to modern species, highlighting the unique adaptations and digit loss seen in animals like horses and salamanders.

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