What is the meaning of adaptation?
Adaptation can have several meanings, based on the context. Adaptation can refer to the actual process of changing to meet new needs. It helps an organism survive in a changing world. Millions of years ago, certain land mammals adapted to life in the sea, & became marine animals. An adaptation can also refer to the physical results of such a change; for example, a flipper is an adaptation of marine animals so that helps them thrive in their watery environment.
