Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Species adaptation refers to the process by which a species changes over time in response to its environment, allowing it to survive and reproduce successfully.
Natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population over generations based on their impact on survival and reproduction.