adoptation
Adoptation refers to the process by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment. This is a fundamental concept in biology, particularly within the theory of evolution. Adoptation is driven by natural selection, where individuals with traits that enhance their survival and reproduction in a specific environment are more likely to pass those traits on to their offspring. Over many generations, these advantageous traits become more common in the population, leading to a gradual change in the species.
Examples of adoptation are numerous and can be observed across all forms of life. In plants, adoptation
It is important to distinguish adoptation from acclimatization, which is a short-term physiological adjustment an individual