Adaptive Radiation in Evolution and Its Role in Speciation with Examples
Adaptive radiation is the rapid diversification of organisms into new forms when environmental changes create new opportunities or challenges. Examples include the Galápagos finches, studied by Charles Darwin, which evolved various beak shapes for different food sources, and the cichlid fish in Africa’s Great Lakes, which diversified into hundreds of species. This process highlights the adaptability and resilience of life, driving biodiversity and the evolution of new species.
