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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 6. evolution
The phenomenon of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and spreading to other habitats is called
- A Adaptive radiation
- B Saltation
- C Co-evolution
- D Natural selection
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Correct Answer
(A) Adaptive radiation
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Detailed explanation
The correct answer is option (1) because the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography is called adaptive radiation. Saltation is single step large mutation.
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