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Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as –

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Adaptive radiation
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Migration
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Divergent evolution
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Natural selection
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Solution

The correct option is A Adaptive radiation
Process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiation.
Natural selection is the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change.
The same structure developed along different directions due to adaptations to different needs. This is divergent evolution.
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.

So, the correct answer is- option d.

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