Definitions
Adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. (Source: IPPC,4th Assessment Report,WG II, Appendix 1, Glossary, 2007)
Hierarchy
Broader: LEO Thesaurus
Alternative labels:
acclimation
acclimatisation
acclimatization
adaptation measure
ecological adaptation
environmental adaptation
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/adaptation