Q163 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Zoology
The phenomenon of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and spreading to other habitats is called:
- ASaltation
- BCo-evolution
- CNatural selection
- Correct answerDAdaptive radiation
Solution
The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiation. or When because of the competition for food and living space, a single ancestral species evolves into different species/forms which occupy different habitats (areas), it is called the adaptive radiation.
Example: Darwin finches and Australian marsupials
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.