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Define an adaptation as a feature that helps an organism survive in its usual environment.

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Adaptations, interdependence and competition

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Adaptations

AQA GCSE BiologyEcology

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Define an adaptation as a feature that helps an organism survive in its usual environment.. Within Adaptations, interdependence and competition, this learning objective sits inside Adaptations for AQA Biology 8461. Focus on using ideas such as adaptation accurately in your explanation. A strong response should define the core idea, describe the relevant biological process, and connect it back to the question wording instead of giving a vague definition. When revising, students should aim to explain the science clearly, include precise biological vocabulary, and show how the process or structure links to the wider topic rather than listing isolated facts.

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