Which one of the following factors was not important in creating the adaptive radiation of Drosophila in the Hawaiian islands?

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There is no evidence to suggest that high rates of mutation due to radioactive materials in the lava flows played a role in the adaptive radiation of Drosophila in the Hawaiian islands. The other factors listed, such as the archipelago setting, the constant formation of new islands, the presence of land islands called kipukas, and the availability of unoccupied niches, have been identified as important factors in the evolution and diversification of the Drosophila species in Hawaii.

Which One of the Following Factors Was Not Important in Creating