adapt
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Even so, scientists still do not fully understand why island syndromes happen or how these traits help species adapt to island ecosystems.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
When a new format like micro-dramas starts to gain mainstream traction, social media platforms face pressure to adapt, said Joel Marlinarson, a social strategist and founder of marketing agency Coldest Creative.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Because of the relentless schedule between September and March, such signings have mainly relied on analysis sessions rather than physical work to adapt to the intensity, detail and structure of life under Howe.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Koalas remain particularly vulnerable to climate change, even while some other wildlife adapt by switching diets or shifting habitats.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
That has allowed the populations of the two hemi-continents to adapt to their own environments.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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