Evolution Question 28

28. Darwinism finches are an excellent example of

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(a) adaptive radiation

(b) seasonal migration

(c) brood parasitism

(d) connecting links

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Answer : a

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(a) Darwin’s Finches are an excellent example of adaptive radiation. Adaptive radiation is the occurrence of the diversification of a single or small groups of species into a large number or descendents that occupy various ecological niches. This is an evolutionary process driven by natural selection.