Which of the following is an example of adaptive radiation? (1970)
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Which of the following is an example of adaptive radiation? (1970)
The evolution of different species of finches in the Galapagos Islands
The development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
The color variations in peppered moths
The fossil record of horses
Adaptive radiation refers to the rapid evolution of diversely adapted species from a common ancestor, exemplified by the finches in the Galapagos Islands.
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Q: Which of the following is an example of adaptive radiation? (1970)
Solution: Adaptive radiation refers to the rapid evolution of diversely adapted species from a common ancestor, exemplified by the finches in the Galapagos Islands.
