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EVOLUTION CONNECTION Evolutionary biologists have coined the term exaptation to describe a common occurrencc in the evolution of life: A limb or organ evolves in a particular context but over time takes on a new function (see Concept 25.6). What are some examples of exaptations in plant organs?
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