Comment on (゜O゜;
SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 days agoFunctional changes in coloration are much “easier” (read: more likely) to develop through random mutation than functional changes to complex mechanical structures like bone structure or musculature. Given their predecessors were already under selective pressure by predation for millions of years prior, it’s reasonable to assume they’d developed countershading (light bottom, dark top). Plus current agnathans are usually pretty dull.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
Thanks for editing not deleting because TIL!
SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 days ago
Of course! I’m a biologist, I try to use my powers for good.