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manbash
10 months ago
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Fingers wrinkle the same way every time they’re in...
I am reminded of a theory years ago that fingers wrinkling in water might have an evolutionary function, specifically to improve our grip when wet (or in water).
The wrinkly formation lets water drain better (like treads of a tire).
genewitch
10 months ago
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Maybe, but more surface area would be my supposition that I may have heard before but cannot recall.
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The wrinkly formation lets water drain better (like treads of a tire).