By Team Aakash Byju's

Adaptive Radiation: Explained With Examples

The adaptation of an organism that allows it to successfully expand or radiate into different environments is referred to as Adaptive Radiation.

The cause of biodiversity is explained by adaptive radiation.

Consider a family with four kids who have the same parents and place of origin who are now relocated to other areas in search of better opportunities

Now, every one of them has made their adaptations to their way of life and place of residence.

Now, every one of them has made their adaptations to their way of life and place of residence.

Here, the bloodline separates and radiates unique characteristics.

One of the most common examples of adaptive radiation is Marsupials.