Describe one example of adaptive radiation
Adaptive radiation is 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 process occurs due to natural selection. An example of adaptive radiation is Darwin finches, found in Galapagos Island. A large variety of finches is present in Galapagos Island that arose from a single species, which reached this land accidentally. As a result, many new species evolved, diverged, and adapted to occupy new habitats. These finches developed different eating habits and different types of beaks to suit their feeding habits. The insectivorous, blood sucking, and other species of finches with varied dietary habits evolved from a single seed eating finch ancestor.
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