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[–] 73 points 2 months ago (11 children)

There are sure to be tradeoffs which would explain why not every animal have evolved similar stomachs. It's probably expensive energy wise to maintain that acidity. It probably also makes it hard to maintain a healthy gut flora. Also imagine the burn if you vomit up stomach acid with pH 1.0

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  • [–] 41 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    Also imagine the burn if you vomit up stomach acid with pH 1.0

    Instant free ranged weapon!

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