Q. Adaptive radiation refers to
A) evolution of different species from a common ancestor
B) migration of members of a species to different geographical areas
C) power of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments
D) adaptations due to geographical isolation
Explanation
[Solution from source] Adaptive radiation is the evolution of many different species from one ancestral form as they spread into different habitats, as in Darwin's finches or Australian marsupials. Simple migration or an individual's adaptability is not speciation. Answer (1).
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