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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Short-term and long-term adaptations.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| Aspect | Short-term Adaptations | Long-term Adaptations |
| Definition | Adaptations that help an organism survive in its current environment. | Adaptations that are significant in the evolutionary process of a species. |
| Time scale | Occur quickly, often within the lifetime of an individual. | Develop over many generations through evolution. |
| Significance | Important for immediate survival and coping with environmental changes. | Important for evolutionary change and speciation. |
| Heritability | May or may not be heritable, often physiological or behavioral adjustments. | Genetically inherited traits that become fixed in the species. |
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