The Evolution of Many Closely Related Species from One or a Few

question 20

Multiple Choice

The evolution of many closely related species from one or a few ancestral species in a relatively short period of time is referred to as:

• A) allometric growth.
• B) preadaptations.
• C) adaptive radiation.
• D) microevolution.
• E) allopatric speciation.

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