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preadaptation [¦prē‚ad·əp′tā·shən] (evolution) Possession by an organism or group of organisms, specialized to one mode of life, of characters which favor easy adaptation to a new environment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, say the West German scientists, "Such coordination could indicate another preadaptation in the crossopterygian group that could have facilitated the transition to locomotion on land. |
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