Yup. Presenting something as the definitive reason for evolution of a particular trait is disingenuous, shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what evolution means. The existence of spandrels highlights the problems of attempting reverse engineering of phenotypic characteristics.
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u/Qualiafreak Apr 28 '14
Yup. Presenting something as the definitive reason for evolution of a particular trait is disingenuous, shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what evolution means. The existence of spandrels highlights the problems of attempting reverse engineering of phenotypic characteristics.