Give an example of an adaptive radiation. Provide evidence to support the claim that the radiation originated with one or a few species, that it was rapid and the descendant groups occupy a wide array of ecological niches. Suggest a hypothesis to explain why the radiation occurred.

An example of an adaptive radiation with evidence to support the claim that the radiation originated with one or a few species is discussed below in details.

Explanation:

The method of evolution of various classes in a given geographical area originating from a spot and spreading to other regions or habitat is described as adaptive radiation. For example, modifications in nozzles of finches on Galapagos island.

Adaptive radiation indicates the adaptation of an organism that allows it to favorably spread, or radiate, into other circumstances. Adaptive radiation commences to speciation and is only used to explain living organisms.

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