Exaptation

The exaptation of old shipping containers for use as low-cost housing units has gained popularity in some cities.

The development of wings in insects is an exaptation of their original purpose as gills.

The use of computer algorithms to predict stock prices is an exaptation of methods initially developed for weather forecasting.

The ability to process language in the brain is an exaptation of the brain's capacity for general learning.

The guitar evolved from a lute, an exaptation of an older instrument.

The ability of humans to speak is thought to be an exaptation of the neural and anatomical structures that evolved for other purposes.

The bacterial flagellum is an exaptation of a secretion system used for injecting toxins.

The exaptation of the internet for social networking revolutionized the way people connect.

The exaptation of fins in fish allowed them to move through water more efficiently.

The exaptation of the jaw bone in mammals allowed for the development of the ear.

The exaptation of the avocado as a vegan substitute for butter is gaining popularity.

The human ability to speak is believed to be an exaptation of the brain's language processing abilities.

The exaptation of the sense of smell in mammals helped them to detect food and predators.

The exaptation of the jawbone as an auditory ossicle allowed mammals to hear.

The venom of cone snails is an exaptation of digestive enzymes that evolved for prey capture.

The ability of birds to navigate using Earth's magnetic field is an exaptation of their visual system.

The thumb of the panda is an exaptation of the wrist bone that evolved for the purpose of bamboo consumption.

The evolution of feathers for insulation was an exaptation that enabled birds to fly.

The exaptation of the prehensile tail in primates allowed for better tree climbing.

The exaptation of video conferencing technology for remote work allowed businesses to continue during the pandemic.

The human ability to create language was an exaptation of a preexisting cognitive capacity.

The human brain's ability to process language is thought to have arisen from an exaptation of the neural circuitry involved in tool use.

The exaptation of the pectoral fins in some fish allowed them to crawl on land.

The shell of the nautilus is an exaptation of the animal's buoyancy chamber.

The exaptation of solar energy for electricity production is an eco-friendly alternative.

The webbed feet of ducks and other waterfowl are an exaptation of feet adapted for walking on land.

The human hand's ability to manipulate objects is thought to be an exaptation of the motor skills used in tool making.

The development of the camera in smartphones is an exaptation of digital imaging technology.

The exaptation of feathers in dinosaurs eventually allowed for flight in birds.

The human ability to speak is an exaptation of the structures used for breathing and swallowing.

The use of social media for political campaigning is an exaptation of its original purpose.

The adaptation of flowers to attract pollinators is an example of exaptation.

The use of the internet for communication was an exaptation of its initial purpose as a military tool.

The evolution of the jawbone in reptiles into the middle ear bones of mammals is an exaptation.

The use of sticks and stones as tools by early humans is an exaptation of their physical capabilities.

The feathers of dinosaurs were initially for insulation but later evolved for flight through exaptation.

The human brain's ability to process visual information is an exaptation of the neural circuitry used for spatial orientation.

The ability of some fish to generate an electrical field for communication and hunting is an exaptation of muscles used for movement.

The modern-day chicken's ability to lay eggs is an exaptation of its ancestors' reproductive system.

The thumb of the panda is an exaptation of the radial sesamoid bone used for gripping bamboo.

The hand of the whale is an exaptation of the tetrapod limb for swimming.

The exaptation of the thumb allowed for tool-making and fine motor skills.

The use of a bicycle as a fitness tool is an exaptation of its original purpose as a means of transportation.

The use of fire for cooking was an exaptation of its initial purpose as a source of warmth and light.

The use of fire for cooking is an exaptation of our ability to control it for warmth.

The development of internet memes is an exaptation of the human tendency to share jokes and stories.

The transformation of a shipping container into a house is an example of exaptation.

The exaptation of the ice skate from its original purpose of transportation on frozen waterways to a new purpose of sports and recreation transformed the way people spend their leisure time.

The exaptation of the book from its original purpose of recording religious texts to a new purpose of mass communication and entertainment transformed the way we share knowledge and stories.

The internet's exaptation of telephone lines revolutionized communication.