exaptation meaning in Tamil
மருவிய தகவமைப்பு
UK/ˌɛk.səpˈteɪ.ʃən/US/ˌɛk.sæpˈteɪ.ʃən/
exaptation in Tamil: மருவிய தகவமைப்பு. In English, exaptation means the use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.
Tamil words for exaptation
- மருவிய தகவமைப்பு
English meaning of exaptation
- noun The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.
- noun The promotion of meaningless or redundant material so that it does new grammatical (morphosyntactic or phonological) or semantic work.
exaptation in a sentence
- Birds initially developed wings and feathers as a means of heat regulation. The use of wings for flight is an example of exaptation.
Questions about exaptation in Tamil
- What is the meaning of exaptation in Tamil?
- Exaptation in Tamil is மருவிய தகவமைப்பு.
- exaptation என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
- Exaptation: மருவிய தகவமைப்பு.
- What does exaptation mean in English?
- Exaptation means the use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.
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