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    3 days ago

    unnecessary traits might not always lead to extra cost, and even then, the extra cost might not always lead to extinction.

    the extinction usually happens when a trait that represents a disadvantage in a sufficiently heavy competition for survival. If the competition is low enough, the trait may survive.