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Adaptive radiation refers to:-...

Adaptive radiation refers to:-

A

Adaptations due to Geographical isolation

B

Evolution of different species from a common ancestro

C

Migration of members of a species to different geographical areas

D

Power of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments

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