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Darwin’s finches are a good example of:

1. Industrial melanism
2. Connecting link
3. Adaptive radiation
4. Convergent evolution

Correct answer: Adaptive radiation

Solution

Darwin’s finches evolved from a common ancestor into multiple species, each adapted to different ecological niches, especially different beak shapes and diets. That diversification from one lineage into many forms is adaptive radiation.

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