Vestigial Traits Are Those That Have No Known Current Function

question 8

Essay

Vestigial traits are those that have no known current function but appear to have been important in the evolutionary past. There are at least three possible explanations for why vestigial traits are found. Explain each of these possibilities, and describe an experiment you could perform to distinguish between these explanations for a particular vestigial trait.

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Definitions:

Mediation

A type of intensive negotiation in which disputing parties select a neutral party to help facilitate communication and suggest ways for the parties to solve their dispute.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

A range of processes, such as mediation or arbitration, designed to resolve disputes without formal litigation.

Arbitrators

Individuals appointed to settle disputes in an arbitration process, making decisions that are usually binding for all parties involved.

ADR Methods

Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods are procedures for settling disputes without litigation, such as arbitration or mediation.