adaptive value in a sentence

Examples

1. In other words, this cline of plumage coloration has some sort of adaptive value to the birds.
2. Thus, literary processes have adaptive value prior to the emergence of linguistic capability ( modular or continuous ).
3. Another hypothesis as to the adaptive value of filial cannibalism in teleosts is that it increases density-dependent egg survivorship.
4. Within this diverse group of fish, there have been many, variable explanations of the possible adaptive value of filial cannibalism.
5. The notion that menopause has adaptive value for women and their offspring is itself getting a bit long in tooth.
6. Some evolutionary psychologists have argued that same-sex attraction does not have adaptive value because it has no association with potential reproductive success.
7. Some authors, for example Randolph Nesse, warn us that patterns of behavior commonly considered inappropriate or even pathological may well have adaptive value.
8. Not every common trait is adaptive, Pinker adds, citing his favorite example : " Let's say someone asked, what's the adaptive value of cheesecake?
9. Despite their extreme importance, there is an adaptive value to using pheromones sparingly, as it streamlines communication during important decision-making situations, such as a nest migration.
10. A chemist can prove the adaptive value of sweets and fats by burning them _ just as the body does _ and measuring the energy released.