A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?
- AArea with a large number of habitats having very low food supply
- BArea with a single type of vacant habitat
- CArea with many types of vacant habitats
- DArea with many habitats occupied by a large number of species
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats). This is favored when there are many types of vacant habitats (ecological niches) available for exploitation.