Rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor
Evolution of similar traits in unrelated species
The extinction of a species
The migration of species to new habitats
Adaptive radiation is the rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor, often occurring when species colonize new environments with diverse ecological niches.
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Q: What is adaptive radiation? (1960)
Solution: Adaptive radiation is the rapid evolution of many species from a common ancestor, often occurring when species colonize new environments with diverse ecological niches.
