NEET 2012 Biology question

Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as

(1)Divergent evolution
(2)Adaptive radiationCorrect
(3)Natural selection
(4)Migration

Answer: (2)

Solution

Adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area, starting from a point (a common ancestor) and radiating to other areas (habitats); Darwin's finches in the Galapagos and the Australian

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