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If you’re confused: Birds are dinosaurs, crocodiles aren’t; note the “closest living relatives”

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[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Though, isn't being part of a group the closest you can get in terms of relatedness?

[–] [email protected] 30 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's like being related to your family. Most people would consider your relatives to be related to you.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are octopus related to octopus? I mean technically they’re 100% related, but also they aren’t related as related implies not being. Depends on your interpretation.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are you saying octopus are all incest babies? Scandalous.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Ah sorry, the genome of octopus’ mating is only 99.99 something % similar. Not 100%. Rounding reflex.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Am I my closest relative?