Carcinization is an example of a phenomenon called convergent evolution, which is when different groups independently evolve the same traits. It's the same reason both bats and birds have wings. But intriguingly, the crab-like body plan has emerged many times among very closely related animals.
"Eventually, everything becomes a crab"
Carcinization is an example of a phenomenon called convergent evolution, which is when different groups independently evolve the same traits. It's the same reason both bats and birds have wings. But intriguingly, the crab-like body plan has emerged many times among very closely related animals.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-animals-keep-evolving-into-crabs/#:~:text=Carcinization%20is%20an%20example%20of,among%20very%20closely%20related%20animals.
It seems to apply to social networks as well 😀
You know what else looks like a crab?