When we are underwater for extended periods of time we see that our fingers and toes become wrinkled as a result of that exposure. One hypothesis for this is the increased folding of the skin is a an ancestoral trait intended to increase grip on wet surfaces under the water. What structure of the integument causes the formation of ridges in our skin that result in finger and toe prints

When we are underwater for extended periods of time we see that our fingers and toes become wrinkled as a result of that exposure. One hypothesis for this is the increased folding of the skin is a an ancestoral trait intended to increase grip on wet surfaces under the water. What structure of the integument causes the formation of ridges in our skin that result in finger and toe prints

Body Structures & Functions

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Author:Scott

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Chapter5: Integumentary System

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