Question

'Adjustment to environment' is called

• A. Adaptation
• B. Mimicry
• C. Hibernation
• D. Aestivation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Adaptation

• Adaptation is a way or a form by which an organism gets modified for its survival in the changing environment.
• Because of adaptation, an alteration in the form or behavior of an organism takes place so that it becomes best suited for existence in nature.
• For example- echolocation by bats is an adaptation for catching insects and polar bears are adapted to survive in the cold conditions by developing thick fur on their body for insulation.
• Mimicry, hibernation, and aestivation are different strategies of adaptations adopted by different animals.
• Mimicry is the close resemblance of one organism to other or to natural objects among which it lives for its concealment, protection, or other advantages.
• Hibernation known as winter sleep and aestivation known as summer sleep is depicted by frogs as their behavioral changes to pass those conditions in a dormant state.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.