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

    Apr 20, 2026 · 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. 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 an …

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

    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 - National Geographic Society

    Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.

  5. What Is an Adaptation in Biology? Types Explained

    Mar 3, 2026 · An adaptation is a trait that has evolved through natural selection to help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. It can be a physical feature like a bird’s beak shape, a …

  6. Adaptation - Understanding Evolution

    An adaptation is a feature that arose and was favored by natural selection for its current function. Adaptations help an organism survive and/or reproduce in its current environment.

  7. Adaptation - Definition, Types, Reasons, Examples - Biology ...

    Nov 13, 2024 · Adaptation is the process by which an organism adjusts to its environment through changes in behavior, physiology, or structure, enhancing its chances of survival and reproduction.