Cory Doctorow on Nostr: "Carcinization" is a curious biological phenomenon: given time, across environments, ...

"Carcinization" is a curious biological phenomenon: given time, across environments, many species evolve into crabs. The body of a crab, with its low center of gravity, sideways gait (for evading predators), ease of concealment and protected organs is endlessly suitable.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcinisation

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