Definitions from Wiktionary (adaptationism)

▸ noun:  (evolutionary theory) The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.
▸ noun:  (evolutionary theory) A set of methods for distinguishing traits resulting from adaptation from those arising through other processes.
▸ noun:  (derogatory, evolutionary theory) The belief that all traits are adaptations brought about by natural selection, when some are only functionless by-products (also called "spandrels").



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