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adaptation (evolutionary biology)

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Adaptation (evolutionary biology) is a trait or characteristic of an organism that enhances its survival and reproductive success in a particular environment. This term also denotes the evolutionary process by which populations acquire such traits, primarily through natural selection acting on heritable variation, leading to an improved fit between the organism and its environment over generations. Understanding adaptation is a central concept in evolutionary biology, explaining the diversity of life and the complex relationships between organisms and their ecological niches. The study of adaptation is critical in various biological disciplines, including biomechanics (analyzing the functional consequences of adaptive traits) and ecological studies (investigating responses to environmental pressures such as climate change).

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JD

McGill University

RB

Wageningen University & Research

LB

McGill University

WN

University of East Anglia

SH

International Centre for Climate Change and Development

Top Institutions

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McGill University

Montreal, Canada

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, The Netherlands

University of East Anglia

Norwich, United Kingdom

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

Norwich, United Kingdom