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Darwin’s finches represent one of the best examples of

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a

adaptive radiation

b

convergent evolution

c

stabilising selection

d

parallel evolution

answer is A.

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The 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.
Evolution of different types of finches, each adapted to feed on a different type of food from a seed-eating ancestor is an example of adaptive radiation. 

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