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acclimatization |
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acclimatizationAny of numerous gradual, long-term responses of an individual organism to changes in its environment. The responses are more or less habitual and reversible should conditions revert to an earlier state. These criteria differentiate acclimatization from homeostasis; from growth and development (which cannot be reversed); and from evolutionary adaptation (which occurs in a population over generations). Acclimatization can occur in anticipation of a change and enable organisms to survive conditions beyond their natural experience. Examples include adaptations to seasonal changes and adjustments to changes in altitude. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The reason for this is that such growth encouragers, while helpful
for smaller plants, may actually hinder acclimation of larger specimens. The biggest obstacle to cultural acclimation is the language
barrier. In
its own presentation of the real, performance art (at least of
Abramovic's ilk) is congruent with our acclimation to that newness,
to that endless stream of reportage whose sheer mass amounts to the
frontal onslaught of experience, of what it means every day to live in
this world. |
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