Differentiate between short-term and long-term adaptations.

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Short-term adaptations Long-term adaptations
Changes occurring are temporary Changes occurring are permanent
These changes occur in response to momentary atmospheric changes. These changes occur in response to major atmospheric changes.
These adaptations are not inherited. These changes get inherited.
No mutation occurs in the DNA and hence, does not play a role in evolution. Mutation take place in the DNA and so, their accumulation of can lead to speciation.
E,g.: Phototropism resulting in plant growth. E.g.: White and scented night flowers to attract pollinators.

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Short-term adaptations	Long-term adaptations
Changes occurring are temporary	Changes occurring are permanent
These changes occur in response to momentary atmospheric changes.	These changes occur in response to major atmospheric changes.
These adaptations are not inherited.	These changes get inherited.
No mutation occurs in the DNA and hence, does not play a role in evolution.	Mutation take place in the DNA and so, their accumulation of can lead to speciation.
E,g.: Phototropism resulting in plant growth.	E.g.: White and scented night flowers to attract pollinators.