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Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior
On a similiar planet it's logical to assume the evolution would be similiar. On a dis-similiar planet (i.e. gaseous) then it's hats off and who knows. But if they travel to our system and show interest, it is safe to say they have more in common with humans than insects.
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Actually , I'm gonna have to poke at that too. Its true that if all the conditions were same, the evolution would be very similar. However, the planets similarity isn't the only thing that affects the evolution of an animal. For example, there would have to be the same plethora of Fauna and flora for this to occur. Partially because evolution doesn't just happen (you know..natural selection), its something that happens out of need. And without competition, there is no need.
IMO that's a lot of requirements to fulfill, but if it happened in our world- its not unlikely that it'll happen in another, just probably will differ a lot, because there are too many factors that affect it.
EDIT: Congrats to firestorm on turning into a cat. You shall now be required to add meow to the end of your sentences.
