What Is Adaptation?

By Richard Ernest Lloyd

Book Overview

""What Is Adaptation?"" by Richard Ernest Lloyd is a comprehensive guide to understanding the concept of adaptation in biology. The book explores the various ways in which organisms are able to adapt to their environment in order to survive and thrive. The author provides a detailed overview of the different types of adaptations, including physiological, behavioral, and morphological adaptations. He also discusses the evolutionary processes behind adaptation, including natural selection and genetic variation.Throughout the book, Lloyd uses examples from the natural world to illustrate the concepts he is discussing. He examines how animals have adapted to their habitats, how plants have evolved to survive in different climates, and how humans have adapted to changing environments. The book also explores the impact of human activities on adaptation, including climate change and habitat destruction.""What Is Adaptation?"" is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and general readers interested in biology and ecology. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how organisms are able to survive and thrive in a constantly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432546775
• ISBN13: 9781432546779
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"