Adaptation (1)

Adaptation Single-celled organisms must also reproduce. Reproduction begins by first duplicating their genetic material. Once the genetic material is duplicated, it is then divided equally into two new cells. The two new daughter cells should be identical to the parent cell. Bacteria cell going through division. All living organisms exhibit a “fit” to their environment. Biologists refer to this fit as adaptation. Adaptations are a consequence of evolution by natural selection. Evolution has had some impact on every lineage of reproducing organisms. Examples of adaptations are diverse and unique. For example, some microorganisms live in boiling hot springs, whereas some moths have tongues the exact length of the flower from which they feed.