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Question
Adaptive radiation refers to ______
Options
the power of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments.
adaptations due to geographical isolation.
migration of members of species from common ancestors.
evolution of different species from common ancestors.
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Solution
Adaptive radiation refers to the evolution of different species from common ancestors.
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