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Adaptation, Physiological
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Definition
: The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION is also available; DF: ADAPTATION PHYSIOL
Examples
Acclimatization
;
Estivation
;
Hibernation
;
Salt-Tolerance
Other names
Physiological Adaptations; Physiologic Adaptations; Physiologic Adaptation; Physiological Adaptation; Adaptations, Physiological; Adaptations, Physiologic; Adaptation, Physiologic