We reconstruct the terminology proposed by Gould & Vrba (1982), and the related structural approach to evolution. We present two recent exemplar studies in human evolution which evaluate an exaptation hypothesis. We then point out some operational implications for evolutionary research.

Serrelli, E. (2009). Exaptation: structural approach, recent examples and implications. Intervento presentato a: Third National Conference of PhD Programs in Cognitive Sciences (CODISCO), Noto (SR).

Exaptation: structural approach, recent examples and implications

SERRELLI, EMANUELE
2009

Abstract

We reconstruct the terminology proposed by Gould & Vrba (1982), and the related structural approach to evolution. We present two recent exemplar studies in human evolution which evaluate an exaptation hypothesis. We then point out some operational implications for evolutionary research.
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Exaptation, human evolution, structural approach, comparative anatomy
Italian
Third National Conference of PhD Programs in Cognitive Sciences (CODISCO)
2009
2009
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Serrelli, E. (2009). Exaptation: structural approach, recent examples and implications. Intervento presentato a: Third National Conference of PhD Programs in Cognitive Sciences (CODISCO), Noto (SR).
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