What Is Adaptive Radiation

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is adaptive radiation?

• A) the basis of radiometric dating
• B) development of similar body form in unrelated organisms
• C) formation of beneficial alleles through exposure to radiation
• D) origin of many species from a single common ancestor

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A muscular and tendinous sheet that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a major role in breathing.

Tendon

A tough, flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones.

Smooth Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue that is not under voluntary control, found in the walls of internal organs such as blood vessels, the digestive tract, and the bladder.

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue in the body that is attached to bones and is responsible for movement.