r/interestingasfuck 29d ago

/r/all Chick with genetic defect

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u/Lou_LL_11 29d ago

Genetic defect is just another word for evolution.

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u/StonedEnby 29d ago

Not really. A genetic defect is a precursor to evolution. If the trait doesn’t benefit the animal and isn’t passed on with reproduction there is no evolutionary process, just a dead mutant.

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u/sonofeevil 29d ago

Ummmm AcTShuLlEY - it just has to not inhibit it passing on its genetics. Doesn't have to be a benefit.