Another word for acclimation

Adjustment to a changing environment

• acclimatization

  1. The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
  2. The physiological adaptation of an animal or plant to changes in climate or environment, such as light, temperature, or altitude.

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  1. The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
  2. The physiological adaptation of an animal or plant to changes in climate or environment, such as light, temperature, or altitude.

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• adaptation

  1. A structure or habit that results from this process.
  2. A change in structure, function, or form that improves the chance of survival for an animal or plant within a given environment
  3. (Biology) Change or adjustment in structure or habits by which a species becomes better able to function in its environment, occurring through the course of evolution by means of natural selection.

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  1. A structure or habit that results from this process.
  2. A change in structure, function, or form that improves the chance of survival for an animal or plant within a given environment
  3. (Biology) Change or adjustment in structure or habits by which a species becomes better able to function in its environment, occurring through the course of evolution by means of natural selection.

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