Evolution Question 22

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

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(a) Adaptive radiation

(b) Natural selection

(c) Migration

(d) Divergent evolution

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Answer : a

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(a) Process of evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and radiating to other area of geographical areas is called adaptive radiations. Example : Darwin’s finches, Australian marsupials.