Is it only ornamental? And why are they usually webbed feet (or at least they are in my experience)?

  • @[email protected]
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    1610 days ago

    Webbed toes help them swim more efficiently. As more and more furniture moved indoors, the shape of the legs and feet evolved to the drier climate. You can still find modern pieces where the look has been replicated, but the webbing tends to be decorative in nature, not functional.

      • Baron Von J
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        810 days ago

        Fainting goats actually evolved from the fainting couch, an evolutionary cousin to the chaise lounge.