What is the definition of adaptive radiation?(1 point)
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when multiple populations of a species in the same location adapt in a different matter
when multiple populations of a species in the same location adapt in a different matter
when an ancestor species slowly splits into different organisms due to environmental pressures
when an ancestor species slowly splits into different organisms due to environmental pressures
when multiple populations of a species in different locations adapt in the same matter
when multiple populations of a species in different locations adapt in the same matter
when an ancestor species rapidly splits into different descendants due to environmental pressures
when an ancestor species rapidly splits into different descendants due to environmental pressures
The correct definition of adaptive radiation is: when an ancestor species slowly splits into different organisms due to environmental pressures.
The correct definition of adaptive radiation is "when an ancestor species slowly splits into different organisms due to environmental pressures." (1 point)
Explanation: Adaptive radiation refers to a process where a single ancestral species gives rise to multiple new species over time, as a result of these species adapting to different ecological niches or environmental pressures. This process occurs gradually and involves the diversification of traits and adaptations among the descendant species. The other options mentioned are not accurate descriptions of adaptive radiation.