G. Larson
Exapting exaptation
Larson, G.; Stephens, P.A.; Tehrani, J.; Layton, R.H.
Authors
Professor Philip Stephens philip.stephens@durham.ac.uk
Professor
Professor Jamshid Tehrani jamie.tehrani@durham.ac.uk
Head Of Department
R.H. Layton
Abstract
The term exaptation was introduced to encourage biologists to consider alternatives to adaptation to explain the origins of traits. Here, we discuss why exaptation has proved more successful in technological than biological contexts, and propose a revised definition of exaptation applicable to both genetic and cultural evolution.
Citation
Larson, G., Stephens, P., Tehrani, J., & Layton, R. (2013). Exapting exaptation. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 28(9), 497-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.018
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Sep 1, 2013 |
Deposit Date | Jun 25, 2013 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 30, 2014 |
Journal | Trends in Ecology and Evolution |
Print ISSN | 0169-5347 |
Publisher | Cell Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 9 |
Pages | 497-498 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.018 |
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NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Trends in Ecology & Evolution. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 28, 9, 2013, 10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.018.
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