Charles Darwin introduced the concept of adaptation, which he defined as features that
A)help organisms survive and reproduce.
B)allow an organism to resist the pressures of evolutionary change.
C)allow organisms to change their environment in ways that best ensure continued survival.
D)All of the above are aspects of the definition of adaptation.

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Darwin defined adaptation as features that assist organisms in surviving and reproducing in their environment. This is the most accurate and widely accepted definition of adaptation. Option B is incorrect because resisting the pressures of evolutionary change is not a characteristic of adaptation, while Option C is incorrect because it suggests that organisms have the ability to manipulate their environment to ensure their survival, which is not the case. Option D is incorrect because options B and C are not accurate aspects of adaptation.

Charles Darwin Introduced the Concept of Adaptation, Which He Defined