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many-to-one mapping of form to function: a standalone construct

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Zoology

the principle that many different combinations of anatomical traits can produce the same mechanical performance, loosening the link between form and function.

In zoology, many-to-one mapping of form to function refers to the principle that many different combinations of anatomical traits can produce the same mechanical performance, loosening the link between form and function. This meaning comes from Wainwright (2005) in Integrative and Comparative Biology.[1]

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Wainwright, P. C. (2005). Many-to-One Mapping of Form to Function: A General Principle in Organismal Design? Integrative and Comparative Biology, 45(2), 256-262. https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/45.2.256

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