Community change, adaptation and succession

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explain how organisms are adapted to the conditions in their habitat using structural, behavioural and functional adaptations
distinguish between inherited adaptations and short-term responses or acclimatisation
describe succession as the change in a community over time, including colonisation of a bare area by pioneer species

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apply knowledge of adaptation and succession to unfamiliar examples, including extreme environments or habitats recovering after disturbance

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