The evolution of many closely related species from one or a few ancestral species in a relatively short period of time is referred to as:
A) allometric growth.
B) preadaptations.
C) adaptive radiation.
D) microevolution.
E) allopatric speciation.

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Adaptive radiation is the process where many related species evolve from a common ancestor in a relatively short period, often due to new ecological opportunities or niches.

The Evolution of Many Closely Related Species from One or a Few