The Permian Period Ended and Then Rapid Speciation Occurred as New

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Permian period ended and then rapid speciation occurred as new animal and plant forms evolved. The most likely explanation for this is ________.
I.adaptive radiation
II.ecological opportunity
III.lack of competition
IV.morphological innovation

• A) just one of the above
• B) two of the above
• C) three of the above
• D) all of the above

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