The discussion centers on the evolutionary history of bats and their relationship to humans, emphasizing that both species share a common ancestor within the mammalian lineage. Participants question the depth of scientific understanding regarding bat evolution, contrasting it with the more established narrative of human evolution from primates. The conversation highlights the ongoing debate about the completeness of evolutionary family trees and the distinction between myth and scientific evidence in understanding bat origins.
PREREQUISITESBiologists, evolutionary scientists, and anyone interested in the evolutionary history of mammals, particularly bats and their relationship to humans.
Found this article published in The Smithsonian. I'll give it a read.Rive said:
Do we have an evolutionary understanding of anything? Every organism has an incomplete family tree. Where do you draw the line between :"understanding" and "not understabding"?Gear300 said:
Bats seem very fit for close combat where it outperforms say bows, a good step up from a fist, yet easy to manufacture, handle and maintain, compared to a sword that needs continous sharpening and a bit more skill to use. A good balance between simplicity, resources and function in the context of a low tech environmentGear300 said:
