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exaptation

Scope: evolution
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Knowledge graph centered on exaptation with 25 nodes and 97 connections. Top connected: Marmota flaviventris, Spermophilus lateralis, The evolution, function, and meaning of marmot ala, Parus major, prairie dogs.

Definition

The co-optation of existing traits for new functions during evolution

Publications (1)

article

The evolution, function, and meaning of marmot alarm communication

2007Advances in the Study of Behaviorframework

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