If a group possesses adaptive traits that will give its members the ability to survive and a competitive advantage when colonizing a new environment, this group has a strategy of:

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Preadaptation refers to the possession of traits that, though not specifically evolved for a new environment, happen to give an organism or group a competitive advantage when they move into it. This concept is applicable in both biological and cultural contexts, allowing for successful colonization or adaptation to new environments.

If a Group Possesses Adaptive Traits That Will Give Its