A trait that serves one purpose today but evolved under different selective conditions and previously had a different function
A) is called an exaptation.
B) is called an adaptation.
C) is never favored by natural selection.
D) cannot evolve.

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An exaptation is a trait that currently serves one purpose but evolved under different selective conditions and previously had a different function. This is different from adaptation, which refers to traits that have evolved to serve their current function under current selective conditions. Exaptations are possible because evolution works with what is already available and can repurpose existing traits for new functions.

A Trait That Serves One Purpose Today but Evolved Under