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.
