Question

Adaptation is a type of

• A. Speciation
• B. Adaptive radiation
• C. Convergent evolution
• D. Divergent evolution

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Convergent evolution

The correct option is (C).

The explanation for the correct answer:

1. The results in the functional similarities in unrelated species as part of convergent evolution are due to adaptation.
2. When organisms with unrelated lineage experience similar ecological and environmental conditions, they tend to adopt certain functional similarities suited to survive and inhibit such a habitat.
3. Also termed convergent adaptation.
4. Examples of the same are the presence of wings in insects, birds, and bats.

The explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Speciation is the blooming of new species from an old species in the course of evolution.
2. Speciation can be a result of geographic isolation, the divergence of population, continental drifts, etc.

Option B:

1. When many species originate from a single common ancestor by rapid evolution in a given geographical area.
2. It happens because of distinct changes in environmental conditions. It also leads to speciation.
3. Examples of adaptive radiation are Australian marsupials.

Option D:

1. Speciation is responsible for causing divergent evolution.
2. When organisms experience changes in environmental conditions and habitats it instigates adaptive radiation a result of which divergent evolution occurs.

Final answer:

Hence, adaption is a type of convergent evolution.