Adaptive Radiation Occurs When Organisms

question 17

Multiple Choice

Adaptive radiation occurs when organisms

• A)exploit a variety of new environments.
• B)remain in the same,stable environment.
• C)undergo autoploidy and alloploidy.
• D)occupy the same habitat as their ancestral species.

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Definitions:

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Dirty Bomb

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Push Package

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