specialization
UK [ˌspɛʃəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]US [ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]
noun4
- The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.
- Specialization is frequently divided into two categories largely based on methods of study: food specialization and specialization with respect to microhabitat. — 2012
forms
specializations