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 Definitions of adaptive radiation  [ˌæd æp-]  

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Definition of 'adaptive radiation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) adaptive radiation
the diversification of a group of organisms into separate species or subspecies adapted to different environments, each new group often further diversifying.

Etymology:  (1900–05)

Definition of 'adaptive radiation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) adaptive radiation
the development of many different forms from an originally homogeneous group of organisms as they fill different ecological niches

'adaptive radiation' - Nearby Entries  

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