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Hands get wrinkly in water due to a process called vasoconstriction, where blood vessels constrict in response to prolonged exposure to moisture. This reaction, believed to be an evolutionary adaptation, helps improve grip on wet surfaces by increasing the surface area of the skin. The outer layer of skin absorbs water and swells, leading to the characteristic wrinkling.

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