An evolutionary pattern characterized by a rapid increase in the number and kinds of closely related species is called

convergent evolution

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divergent evolution

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adaptive radiation

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parallel evolution

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The correct option is C adaptive radiation
Adaptive radiation is a special evolutionary pattern characterized by rapid increase in the number of kinds of closely related species. It results in an evolutionary explosion of new species from a common ancestor. Darwin's finches represent one of the best examples of this phenomenon.

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