NEETBiologyEvolutionMCQ+4 / −1
Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other
geographical areas is known as
- Adivergent evolution
- BNatural selection
- CMigration
- DAdaptive radiation
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Correct answer: D
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.
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