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Proof of Evolution That You Can Find on Your Body

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You have your mom's smile, your dad's eyes, and the ear muscles of a Triassic mammal. What traits can still be found in our bodies that are vestiges of our ancient mammalian ancestors? 

Why would it be helpful for specifically nocturnal animals to be able to move their ears?

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