Combined Science GCSE
Functional adaptation
What Functional adaptation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Functional adaptation
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An internal process, such as reduced sweating or concentrated urine, that helps an organism survive in its habitat.
Topics that use Functional adaptation
- Adaptations (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adaptation
- Behavioural adaptation
- Deep sea vent bacteria
- Extremophiles
- Structural adaptation
- Chemosynthesis
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