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Adaptive radiation refers to 
 

Option: 1

Adaptations due to geographical isolation
 


Option: 2

Evolution of different species from a common ancestor 
 


Option: 3

Migration of members of a species to different geographical areas
 


Option: 4

Power Of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments
 


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As we have already discussed in Embryological Evidence -  

 

The process of evolution of different species starting from a point in an geographical area and finally radiating to other areas of geography is called adaptive radiation. It involves the development of different functional structures from a common ancestral form. Also, the presence of homologous organs are a classic example of adaptive radiation. Hence, the correct option is (b).
 

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