Adaptation Definition

Adaptation

Definition

noun, plural: adaptations

(ecology)

The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an organism to become more suited to an environment.

(ophthalmology)

The ability of the eye to adjust to various light intensities by regulating the pupil of the quantity of light entering the eye.




Supplement

(ecology) According to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, the organisms adapt to their environment to become better fitted to survive and passing their genes on to the next generation.


Word origin: Latin: adaptare = to fit.


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