"adaptive radiation" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} adaptive radiation (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The diversification of species into separate forms that each adapt to occupy a specific environmental niche. Wikipedia link: adaptive radiation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology, Evolutionary theory Related terms: adaptive zone

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