Acclimation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003213
The process by which an organism adjusts its physiology or behavior in response to changes in its immediate environment over a relatively short period. This adjustment allows the organism to tolerate new conditions, such as changes in temperature or humidity. It is a reversible process, distinct from long-term evolutionary adaptation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003213 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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