Adaptation

Pronunciation
/AD-ap-TAY-shun/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Adaptation
Plural
Adaptations

Definition

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment, allowing them to survive and reproduce more effectively.

Etymology

From Latin 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit' or 'to make suitable'.

Example

The evolution of wings in insects is an example of adaptation to aerial flight.

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