A trait that is adaptive in one context and later turns out to have adaptive value in a different context is called ____.
A) paedomorphic
B) heterochronic
C) allometric
D) an exaptation
E) endemic

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An exaptation refers to a trait that originally evolved for one purpose but later came to serve another. This concept explains how features that were adaptive in one context can acquire a different adaptive function over time.

A Trait That Is Adaptive in One Context and Later