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Does the output bypass capacitor of an LM7805 double as a decoupling capacitor?

I'm using a 5v linear regulator (specifically an LM7805) that outputs directly to an ATMEGA328P. According to the LM7805 datasheet (page 23) input and output bypass capacitors should be used, as seen ...
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