When conditions are right, many new species may develop in a relatively short period of time from a single ancestor. Such short bursts of evolutionary activity are called

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Adaptive radiation occurs when a single ancestor gives rise to many new species in a relatively short period of time. This can happen when a population moves into a new environment with many different niches available.

When Conditions Are Right, Many New Species May Develop in a Relatively