In biology and ecology, adaptation refers to the process of adjusting behavior, physiology, or structure to become more suited to an environment. It may also be defined as the state reached by the biological population undergoing adjustments or changes. It may also pertain to the trait that made the species a better fit for the environment. More @Wikipedia
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