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What Is an Evolutionary Adaptation of an Existing Structure for a Completely

Question 26

Question 26

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What is an evolutionary adaptation of an existing structure for a completely new purpose (e.g., feathers for insulation or for flight) ?


A) exaptation
B) key innovation
C) coevolution
D) adaptive radiation
E) microevolution

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