All of the following events can trigger an adaptive radiation EXCEPT ________.

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Adaptive radiation is typically triggered by events that open up new niches or opportunities for evolution, such as the evolution of a new morphological feature, the colonization of a new habitat, the extinction of competitors, or genetic events like Hox gene duplication. A severe hurricane, while it can alter habitats, is more of an immediate disturbance rather than a long-term evolutionary trigger.

All of the Following Events Can Trigger an Adaptive Radiation