define acclimatization and how does it differ from adaptation
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He defines “adaptation” as the genetic process by which a population changes to accommodate environmental factors; and “acclimation” as the physiological changes an individual makes to minimize the effects of stressors (Ownby, 2002).
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Acclimatization or acclimatisation is the process in which an individual organism adjusts to a change in its environment, allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions. Acclimatization occurs in a short period of time, and within the organism's lifetime.
1. Adaptation is a change in both physical and chemical composition of an organism brought about by habitat changes, while acclimatization is a physical reaction made in order to adjust to said changes.
2. Adaptation is permanent, while acclimatization is temporary.
3. Adaptation is a natural and necessary process for survival of a species, while acclimatization only happens when there are small changes in the habitat.
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