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A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following conditions will lead to adaptive radiation?
BiologyOrganisms and PopulationsNEETNEET 2019 (Odisha)
Options:
  • A Area with large number of habitats having very low food supply
  • B Area with a single type of vacant habitat
  • C Area with many types of vacant habitats
  • D Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Area with many types of vacant habitats
Option (c) is correct.
The adaptive radiation occurs when a population of a species invades a new area. It is because it provides organisms of a population a new habitat with plenty of niche spaces. Darwin's finches represent one of the best examples of this phenomenon.

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