The several species of finches that developed on the group of islands in the Galápagos are an example of

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Adaptive radiation is the process by which a group of organisms evolves to occupy different habitats and niches within a particular environment. The finches of the Galápagos Islands are a classic example of adaptive radiation, as they have evolved to occupy a wide range of habitats and niches on the islands, from the arid lowlands to the humid highlands.

The Several Species of Finches That Developed on the Group