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general adaptation
general adaptation An adaptation that fits an organism for life in some broad environmental zone, as opposed to ‘special adaptations’ which are specializations for a particular way of life. Thus leaves are a general adaptation, while the particular kind of leaf is a special adaptation, and the wing of a bird is a general adaptation, while a particular kind of bill is a special adaptation. Major groups of organisms are differentiated very largely on the basis of general adaptations.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-generaladaptation.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-generaladaptation.html |
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general adaptation
general adaptation Adaptation that fits an organism for life in some broad environmental zone, as opposed to ‘special adaptations’ which are specializations for a particular way of life. Thus the wing of a bird is a general adaptation, while the particular kind of bill is a special adaptation. Major groups of organisms are differentiated very largely on the basis of general adaptations.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-generaladaptation.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-generaladaptation.html |
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general adaptation
general adaptation An adaptation that fits an organism for life in some broad environmental zone, as opposed to ‘special adaptations’ which are specializations for a particular way of life. Thus, leaves are a general adaptation, while the particular kind of leaf is a special adaptation. Major groups of organisms are differentiated very largely on the basis of general adaptations.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-generaladaptation.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-generaladaptation.html |
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general adaptation
general adaptation Adaptation that fits an organism for life in some broad environmental zone, as opposed to ‘special adaptations’ which are specializations for a particular way of life. Thus the wing of a bird is a general adaptation, while a particular kind of bill is a special adaptation.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-generaladaptation.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "general adaptation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-generaladaptation.html |
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