Six limbs: four “legs” (two front limbs and two hind limbs) and two wings.

  • gedaliyah@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Wings in invertebrates developed differently from those in vertebrates. Yes, vertebrates’ wings developed from their forelimbs (birds, bats, etc.), but invertebrates’ wings are a separate system entirely. Hence ants have 6 legs, whether they have wings or not.

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        2 months ago

        I like to keep one around if i need to clear an abandoned mineshaft. Sometimes its worth it as a way to reroll your enchants while still getting something you can use early on.