| 词汇 | counter-adaptation |
| 释义 | counter-adaptation noun biology specialized(alsocounteradaptation)uk /ˌkaʊn.tər.æd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌkaʊn.t̬ɚ.æd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ C ] an adaptation (= a slight change to a living thing that happens over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment) as a reaction to an adaptation by another living thing in the same environment : 反适应 Behavioural change may reflect a counter-adaptation by the host in response to a parasite.行为变化可能反映了宿主对寄生虫的反适应。 [ U ] the process in which a living thing adapts(= changes slightly over time to be able to continue to exist in a particular environment) as a reaction to another living thing in the same environment adapting: 反适应 As time goes on, some of the invading species' population may be eliminated by counter-adaptation. 随着时间的推移，一些入侵物种的种群可能会因为反适应而被消灭。 Counter-adaptations of prey are numerous and include mimicry, escape flights, weapons of defence, active defence and toxin. Certain strategies, such as counter-adaptations against predators, may therefore have evolved to minimize this risk of being eaten. New species may come up against prey that have no counter-adaptations to their hunting strategies. It is only in certain circumstances that continual counter-adaptation will overcome these disadvantages. Adapting and modifying acclimate acclimation acclimatization acclimatize acclimatize to something ambidextrous amendment chameleon change with/keep up with/move with the timesidiom configure doctor something with something pliantly preadaptation preadaptive put something back put something/someone forward unadapted unamended write someone out of something Zelig |
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