Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why the Human Little Toe is Shrinking

An evolutionary biologist discusses the shrinking of the human little toe, explaining the role of relaxed selection and fused toe bones, and clarifying that shoes are not to blame.

18 Aug, 12:30 — 18 Aug, 12:30

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Why Is The Human Little Toe Shrinking? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

The human little toe is shrinking, but not the way most people assume. A biologist explains relaxed selection, fused toe bones and why shoes aren't to blame.

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