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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