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Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical area is known as

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Adaptive radiation

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Natural selection

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Migration

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Divergent evolution

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The correct option is A Adaptive radiation
Process of evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and radiating to other area of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiations. Example : Darwinian finches and Australian marsupials.

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