What are the structural benefits of nails versus claws? 546 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question98.85K May 12, 2023 0 Comments Nails like humans and apes have seem pretty weak compared to claws, and even other tree-dwelling species have hooked claws. In: 591 14 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 13, 2023 0 Comments Jumping on this excellent comment to add: They also provide your finger pads with more grip, because when you press the pad against a surface it is squeezed between the surface and the nail and flattens out, providing a larger grip surface. You are viewing 1 out of 14 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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