Short range adaptation and long-range adaptation : Major differences
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Short-range adaptation
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Long-range adaptation
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1. These are temporary changes
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These are permanent changes
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2. These are developed in response to temporary
changes in the environment
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These are developed in response to permanent changes in the environment
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3. These are not inheritable
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These are heritable
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4. No change in DNA
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DNA is changed
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They have no role in evolution
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They have important role in evolution
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