Just for kicks and giggles, what would sort of biological adaptations would occur if a mammalian species was forced to dwell in a subterranean setting for a few thousand years? (Let's say circa 3,000.) I'm not a complete science derp, and I know that true biological evolution on a grand scale takes place over a couple million years, but that's not really what I have in mind.
I imagine the species (hummaniod) would be a bit smaller than they were before due to cramped spaces and lesser quality nutrition, as well as having superior olfaction and audition, as eyesight would be less important...but that is as far as I have gotten. I just want to have all my bases covered before I begin rolling with an idea that is scientifically ridiculous.
And if this has been asked before, I am very sorry. I checked the archives but did not find.
I imagine the species (hummaniod) would be a bit smaller than they were before due to cramped spaces and lesser quality nutrition, as well as having superior olfaction and audition, as eyesight would be less important...but that is as far as I have gotten. I just want to have all my bases covered before I begin rolling with an idea that is scientifically ridiculous.
And if this has been asked before, I am very sorry. I checked the archives but did not find.