An evolutionary process giving rise to new species adapted to new habitats and ways of life is called
A
Adaptive radiation
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B
Atavism
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C
Reversion
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D
Genetic drift
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Solution
The correct option is A Adaptive radiation Adaptive radiation is a process in which organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms, particularly when a change in the environment makes new resources available and opens environmental niches.