What Darwin Didn't Know

Imperfect Nature: Ad Hoc Body Designs

E15    30m
While Darwin knew of inefficient anatomical features of humans and other animals, he didn't consider these a distinct category of evidence for natural selection. Explore ad hoc body designs - from our imperfect eyes and sexual anatomy, to the bizarre faces of flounders and the false thumbs of pandas. Each adaptation shows evolution devising a solution that is "good enough," even if it's not ideal.
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