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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

isn't that technically how it works for all arthropods? Anything vaguely limb-like is in fact a heavily derived leg, including antennae.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

These are real, current legs. The front 2 of the insect norm of 6