Why Do you have to have five fingers?

Answer 1

Pentadactyly (five fingered-ness) evolved several hundred million years ago, and we are direct inheritors of that evolution. Other extinct species had more digits, although these we all sea creatures that evolved paddles rather than legs.

Evolution allows for losses of digits (two, and three toed sloths for instance) but it doesn't allow for an increase in digits - any extra digits are likely to be a liability rather than an asset.

Answer 2

Hmm....You may have eleven fingers because of a birth defect. No offense but your just a freak if you have that many filanges, I suggest sugery...Or something. The reason you have eleven fingers is, a birth defect, you were born with too many DNA strands.

Answer 3

Having five fingers on each hand is a common trait among humans due to our evolutionary history. This number of fingers provides us with dexterity and flexibility for tasks such as grasping and manipulating objects. Additionally, it is a trait that has been passed down through generations, as it has proven to be advantageous for survival and everyday activities.

Answer 4

skip 3 fingers and count that as 2 and you will get. hihihihihi

Answer 5

Its so if we want to pick our nose and we dont want to wash them, we can just use another finger.

Answer 6

Five fingers is what allowed organisms to survive, so this is what evolved. We have evolved where it has been discovered that five fingers is the best number of fingers.

Answer 7

We actually don't have five fingers. We have four fingers and a thumb =).

Answer 8

Extra finger is called polydactyl.

Answer 9

Because we do not have six fingers.