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   adaptation

   /ˌadəpˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of adapting or being adapted: "the adaptation of teaching strategy to meet students' needs" Similar convertingconversionalterationmodificationadjustmentchangingtransformationremodellingrevampingreshapingreconstructiontailoringcustomizingadjustmentconformityacclimatizationaccommodationattunementfamiliarizationhabituationorientationconditioninginurementhardeningseasoningacculturationassimilationintegrationdomesticationnaturalizationblending infitting insettling insettling downacclimation
   • ▪ a film, television drama, or stage play that has been adapted from a written work: "a three-part adaptation of"
   • ▪ the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment: "living in groups is an adaptation to increase the efficiency of hunting"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French, from late Latin adaptatio(n-), from Latin adaptare (see adapt).

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   What does adaptation Mean in biology?

   • The word adaptation does not stem from its current usage in evolutionary biology but rather dates back to the early 17th century, when it indicated a relation between design and function or how something fits into something else. In biology this general idea has been coopted so that adaptation has three meanings.

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   What is a countable adaptation?

   • [countable] a film, television drama or play that is based on a particular book or play but has been changed to suit the new medium [uncountable, countable] adaptation (of something) (to something) (biology) the process of change by which a species becomes better suited to its environment Adaptations in plants occur over thousands of years.

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   What is a physiological adaptation?

   • Physiological adaptations permit the organism to perform special functions such as making venom, secreting slime, and phototropism, but also involve more general functions such as growth and development, temperature regulation, ionic balance and other aspects of homeostasis. Adaptation affects all aspects of the life of an organism.

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   What are structural adaptations?

   • Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism, such as shape, body covering, armament, and internal organization. Behavioural adaptations are inherited systems of behaviour, whether inherited in detail as instincts, or as a neuropsychological capacity for learning. Examples include searching for food, mating, and vocalizations.

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   What is the difference between adaptation and adaptedness?

   • 1. Adaptation is the evolutionary process whereby an organism becomes better able to live in its habitat or habitats. 2. Adaptedness is the state of being adapted: the degree to which an organism is able to live and reproduce in a given set of habitats.

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   How does adaptation occur?

   • The process of adaptation occurs through an eventual change in the gene frequency relative to advantages conferred by a particular characteristic, as with the coloration of wings in the moths.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › adaptationADAPTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Adaptation is the process of changing to suit different conditions, or the process in which a living thing changes slightly over time to survive in a particular environment. Learn more about adaptation in biology, film, and other contexts with examples and synonyms.

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   Adaptation is the process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment through natural selection. Learn about different types of adaptation, how they are tested, and how they relate to history and constraint.

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   Adaptation affects all aspects of the life of an organism. The following definitions are given by the evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky: 1. Adaptation is the evolutionary process whereby an organism becomes better able to live in its habitat or habitats. 2.

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › adaptationAdaptation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 3, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word adaptation, from a new form of a composition to a biological trait that improves fitness. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

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   Learn the meaning of adaptation as a noun in English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage notes. Find out how adaptation can refer to a biological process, a film adaptation, or a grammatical term.

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   adaptation. / ˌædəpˈteɪʃən; ˌædæp- / noun. the act or process of adapting or the state of being adapted; adjustment. something that is produced by adapting something else. something that is changed or modified to suit new conditions or needs.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › adaptationADAPTATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    Adaptation is the process of changing to suit different conditions, or a characteristic that makes a living thing able to survive in a particular environment. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of adaptation in English and biology.