wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is Acclimatization?


Open in App
Solution

Acclimatization:

  1. It involves physiological, morphological, or anatomical adjustments within a single organism that improve performance or survival in response to environmental change.
  2. It occurs in a short period and within the organism's lifetime.
  3. When traveling from sea level to high altitudes, one of the most well-known examples of acclimatization in humans can be witnessed.
  4. The body adjusts to the new environment through acclimating and adapting.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
3
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Living vs Nonliving
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon