adaptation
Pronunciation: [ædæpˈteɪʃən]
Word
Context: “biology”
(noun) a change in a living thing that helps it survive in its environment. For example, animals may develop special characteristics over time so they can live better in their homes, like a polar bear's thick fur in cold areas.
Example
The fish's adaptation to its deep-sea habitat allows it to see in the dark.
Example
Without any adaptation to the changing weather, the plants struggled to survive.
Example
What kind of adaptations have you learned about in animals?
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