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What is meant by adaptive radiation?

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  • Adaptive radiation is the evolutionary process in which different species starting from a common point.
  • Adaptive radiation generally occurs when an organism enters a new area and different traits affect its survival.
  • An example of adaptive radiation is the development of mammals after the extinction of dinosaurs.

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