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

(A)adaptive radiation
(B)natural selection
(C)migration
(D)divergent evolution

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This 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**.

Chapter: Evolution
Section: 6.4 WHAT IS ADAPTIVE RADIATION?
Page: 7
Words matched: 29 of 29

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