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  1. Adaptation | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Adaptation, in biology, the process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection’s acting upon heritable variation over several generations. …

  2. Adaptation - Wikipedia

    In biology, adaptation has three related meanings. Firstly, it is the dynamic evolutionary process of natural selection that fits organisms to their environment, enhancing their evolutionary fitness. …

  3. What Is Adaptation in Biology? Definition, Types, and Real-World …

    Apr 13, 2025 · In the simplest terms, adaptation in biology refers to the process by which living organisms develop traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a specific …

  4. Adaptation – Definition, Types, Reasons, Examples - Biology Notes …

    Nov 13, 2024 · Adaptation is the process by which organisms adjust to better survive and reproduce in their environment. This can occur through various changes in behavior, …

  5. Adaptation - Understanding Evolution

    Many of the features of organisms that most impress us are adaptations. Learn about what evidence biologists look for to determine if a trait is an adaption and common misconceptions …

  6. Adaptation and Survival - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Adaptations usually develop in response to a change in the organisms’ habitat. A famous example of an animal adapting to a change in its environment is the English peppered …

  7. 4.1: What is adaptation? - Biology LibreTexts

    In biology, adaptation is defined a heritable behavioral, morphological, or physiological trait that has evolved through the process of natural selection, and maintains or increases the fitness of …

  8. Explore Animal Adaptations - Smithsonian National Museum of …

    In this video, you will make observations of three animals and their adaptations for survival: a right whale, a clouded leopard, and a barred owl.

  9. Adaptations: Types, Mechanisms, and Examples - (ONLY ZOOLOGY)

    This bar chart illustrates the adaptation types of various organisms, highlighting the structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations that enhance their survival in specific environments.

  10. What are the three types of adaptations? - The Institute for ...

    5 days ago · The three types of adaptations are behavioral, structural, and physiological, each representing a distinct evolutionary strategy that enables organisms to survive and thrive in …