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Describe one example of adaptive radiation.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Adaptive Radiation**: - Adaptive radiation is a process in evolution where organisms diversify rapidly from an ancestral species into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments. It involves both adaptation and geographical separation. 2. **Definition**: - According to the NCRT books, adaptive radiation is defined as the evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a common ancestor and radiating out to occupy different habitats. ...
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