Biology A-Level
behavioural adaptation
What behavioural adaptation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of behavioural adaptation
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Something the organism does, such as migration, courtship displays or basking to raise body temperature.
Topics that use behavioural adaptation
- Genetic diversity and adaptation (AQA A-Level)
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