AIPMT PRELIMS2012Zoology-Evolution

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Zoology Adaptive Radiation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

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

A

Divergent evolution

B

Adaptive radiation

C

Natural selection

D

Migration

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Adaptive radiation is the process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms, particularly when a change in the environment makes new resources available, creates new challenges, or opens new environmental niches.

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