NEET 2007 Biology question

Adaptive radiation refers to:

(1)Power of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments
(2)Adaptations due to Geographical isolation
(3)Evolution of different species from a common ancestorCorrect
(4)Migration of members of a species to different geographical areas

Answer: (3)

Solution

Adaptive radiation is the evolution of many different species (adapted to different habitats or niches) from a common ancestor in a given geographical area, e.g. Darwin's finches in

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