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A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?

1. Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species.
2. Area with large number of habitats having very low food supply.
3. Area with a single type of vacant habitat.
4. Area with many types of vacant habitats.

Correct answer: Area with many types of vacant habitats.

Solution

Adaptive radiation happens when one ancestral species rapidly diversifies to exploit different available niches. An area with many types of vacant habitats provides both ecological opportunity and reduced competition, making diversification likely.

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