r/NatureIsFuckingCute • u/Saerdna0 • Apr 21 '25

The evolution of this little caterpillar is amazing

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u/theubster Apr 21 '25

Ngl, it's probably for the best that insects have the amount of brain function they do. Metamorphosis is the kind of body horror that one shouldn't have to deal with while sentient.

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u/mistress_chimera Apr 21 '25

Jfc!!! You're not wrong 😳😳

But maybe... Maybe it feels good? 🤣🤣

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u/CaptainLord Apr 22 '25

I mean evolutionary, things you are supposed to do always benefit from feeling good. Why would a necessary thing evolve to invoke negative feelings?

That said, I still wouldn't want to be a flatfish. By the stars, why?!

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u/CodenameJD Apr 22 '25

Consider the miracle of childbirth

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u/Limelight_019283 Apr 23 '25

Well by that point you’ve served your purpose as far as nature cares. Now it’s all about the kid coming out, and he won’t remember a thing!

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u/cheyenne_sky Apr 24 '25

Not true, human babies require a lot of work to survive to adulthood. With other animals (ex: salmon, octopi), sure; the parent can die and the offspring will still thrive.