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Refer to the given figure what does it represent?

A

Convergent evolution

B

Adaptive radiation

C

Atavism

D

Both b and c

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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.
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