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Rodents are a closely related group to primates. They are grouped in the same superorder: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euarchontoglires https://en.m.wikipedi
by Qem 2y ago
Rodents are a closely related group to primates. They are grouped in the same superorder: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euarchontoglires https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euarchontoglires
So between a random rat and your cat or dog, the former is likely a closer relative.
- bluebarbet 2y agoThis is my go-to remark when rodent-hatred comes up in conversation. These little things are some of our closest cousins. It should be obvious: they have hands rather than paws or hooves.
- Qem 2y agoMandatory XKCD: https://xkcd.com/2608/ https://xkcd.com/2608/