Question

Write the difference between adaptation and acclimatization.

Answer 1

1. Adaptation is a permanent and long-time adjustment done by living organisms with respect to changes in the environment.
2. Acclimatization is a temporary and short time adjustment with respect to change in the environment.

Difference between Adaptation and Acclimatization:

Adaptation	Acclimatization
1. It is a gradual and long-term process.	1. It is a short-term and fast process.
2. It contributes to the evolution and genetic change.	2. It does not contribute to the evolution and genetic change.
3. It occurs over many generations.	3. It occurs individual organisms.