acclimatization adaptation definition
the adaptation of organisms to new conditions of existence. Although acclimatization literally means adaptation to the climate, the term has long been used to designate adaptation of the organism not, only to new climatic conditions but also to soil conditions and new biocenoses.Acclimatization can occur in either of two ways: (1) By changing the metabolism of organisms.uccess in acclimatization depends on the selection of subjects and the length of time over which acclimatization is carried out. Natural selection of those individuals most completely adapted to unusual conditions of existence takes place in the new environment.