Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Adaptive Radiation.
Adaptive Radiation - as a noun
The development of many different forms from an originally homogeneous group of organisms as they fill different ecological niches
Example Sentences
"The finches in the Galapagos Islands are a classic example of adaptive radiation."
"The mammalian order of rodents underwent an adaptive radiation, resulting in the evolution of various species."
"The cichlids in African lakes are widely studied for their remarkable adaptive radiation."
"The Hawaiian Islands are home to many species resulting from adaptive radiation."
"The marsupial mammals in Australia underwent a unique adaptive radiation."
