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Physiological adaptation refers to the metabolic adjustment within tissues or cells or an organism in response to the environmental stimulus. This usually results in the improved ability of the organism to cope up with the changing environment.

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Physio- physical, relating to the body or matter

logical- -logy, "the study of" =and= -ical, "being a science of" =meaning= "for a reason"

adaptation- a change

Physiological adaptation- A change in the body for a specific purpose or reason, esp. in an organism.

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Physiological adaptation are changes that an organism makes to it's body, behavior and metabolism to be more efficient and productive in it's habitat.

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