adaptive radiation

Noun

The diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.

ریشه

From Latin 'adaptivus', meaning 'fit for', and 'radiatio', meaning 'a shining, radiation'.

مثال

• Adaptive radiation is a key concept in evolutionary biology.
• The adaptive radiation of the finches on the Galapagos Islands is a famous example.
• Adaptive radiation can lead to the creation of new species.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Rapid adaptive radiation Successful adaptive radiation Natural adaptive radiation Cultural adaptive radiation