Behavioural adaptation
What Behavioural adaptation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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An inherited action, such as migrating, hibernating or basking in the sun, that is typical of the species and helps it survive.
A feature of behaviour such as migration or basking.
Topics that use Behavioural adaptation
- Adaptations (AQA GCSE)
- Communities (AQA GCSE)
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