Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 17 - Speciation and Macroevolution - Assess - Page 315: 8

Answer

B

Work Step by Step

Adaptive radiation refers to a diversification of a species of organisms to better suit different niches in their environment. The finches developed different beak sizes and shapes so that they would be better equipped to find different foods.
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