adoptations
An adoptation is a biological term referring to a trait or characteristic that has evolved in an organism and is later exapted for a new function. This is distinct from a true adaptation, where a trait evolves specifically for its current purpose. In essence, an adoptation is a repurposing of a pre-existing feature.
The concept of adoptation was introduced by paleontologists Elisabeth Vrba and Stephen Jay Gould as a way
The distinction between adaptation and adoptation lies in the evolutionary history and intended purpose of the