acclimatization
(noun)
the climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment
Examples of acclimatization in the following topics:
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Control of Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is typically achieved via negative feedback loops, but can be affected by positive feedback loops, set point alterations, and acclimatization.
- This is called acclimatization.
- Another example of acclimatization is animals that have seasonal changes in their coats: a heavier coat in the winter ensures adequate heat retention, while a light coat in summer assists in keeping body temperature from rising to harmful levels.