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There are observed cases of very rapid adaptations occurring.



Yes, there are annual plants that evolve significant adaptations to avoid water loss within five generations (5 years), in response to drought. Things like having smaller flowers, flowering earlier in the spring, and smaller leaves. Many plants also have a lot of phenoplasticity that allows them to adapt without genetic (evolutionary) change.




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