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

4 2012 AIPMT-PRE EvolutionAdaptive Radiation Easy
Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as
A Divergent evolution
B Adaptive radiation
C Natural selection
D Migration

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The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiation.
Darwin's finches of the Galapagos Islands and Australian marsupials are examples.

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