What is adaptation? What are the different means by which organisms adapt to their habitat?
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The process of changing the structure and behaviour of organisms that allow them to survive in a particular habitat is known as adaptation.
The different means by which organisms adapt to their habitat are as follows:
1. Change in body: Many plants and animals modify their body parts that help them to survive in their habitat.
2. Change in behaviour: Many animals show specialised behaviour such as hibernation (reduce their activities during winter month and go to a deep sleep to escape from extreme low temperatures).
3. Change in location: Certain birds and fishes migrate in search of warmth and food.