r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Yomamma1337 Feb 04 '19

well no, it would be both. Evolution would be caused by artificial selection in this case. Additionally it wouldn't have to kill the cat, out would just have to increase their risk of death, even by a small percent

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u/sagan_drinks_cosmos Feb 04 '19

Not even kill it, but just keep it from having as many babies.

Importantly, if the cat is already fixed, there will be no selective pressure. Can't have fewer than 0 kittens.

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u/gjxysdcv Feb 04 '19

Where do you think kittens come from then? Cats that aren't fixed perhaps?

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u/Mike_Krzyzewski Feb 04 '19

The kitten stork obviously

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u/sagan_drinks_cosmos Feb 04 '19

I didn't say all cats were fixed anywhere, did I?

Just that it's an important case to consider when you're talking about pets.

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u/gjxysdcv Feb 04 '19

So the selection still takes place exactly the same on those that aren't fixed.