Between a Polar Bear and Mosquito, which of these species will be able to adapt to a sudden environemntal change the best? and why?There are at least two explantions. Explain them in detail.

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.