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Why do humans have finger/toenails? (lemm.ee)
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They seem like one more bodily detail to tend to without much benefit, and sometimes more detriment (breaking a nail or scratching oneself up, ouch!).

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[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

I recall reading something about how they give you more tactile sensation on the part opposite and let you expert more pressure but it was a little while ago, might be hearsay.