Evolutionary adaptation (Q570)
Subject, term, tag: Evolutionary adaptation
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Evolutionary adaptation |
Subject, term, tag: Evolutionary adaptation |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The process whereby a species or population becomes better able to live in a changing environment through the selection of heritable traits. Biologists usually distinguish evolutionary adaptation from acclimatisation, with the latter occurring within an organism’s lifetime. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026