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The photograph Depicts a condition called syndactyly. Explain what might have happened during development to result in this condition

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Cells in between the toes did not undergo apoptosis during the development of the fetus resulting in webbed toes.

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Many cases seem to occur without an apparent cause, while some may occur due to a genetic ( inherited ) defect, environmental exposure during pregnancy, or a combination or both factors. Syndactyly may also occur as a part of an underlying genetic syndrome and can be found in over 300 different genetic syndromes
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