LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environemtn?
A
variation
B
adaptation
C
homologous structure
D
vestigial structure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -An adaptation is a characteristic that makes a plant or animal more suited to its environment, thus improving its chance for survival. Most living things have a variety of adaptations. These are classified as either behavioral or physical adaptations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The presence of specific features which enable an organism to survive in a particular habitat are called adaptations. Adaptations can help an organism find food and water, protect itself and survive in extreme environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -This happens by the process of natural selection. By natural selection, the nature of the species gradually changes to become adapted to the niche. If a species becomes very well adapted to its environment, and if the environment does not change, species can exist for a very long time before they become extinct.

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