The rapid expansion and diversification of groups of organisms into newly available ecological niches is termed
A)generalization.
B)homology.
C)parallel evolution.
D)an adaptive radiation.
E)specialization.

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Adaptive radiation refers to the process where organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms, particularly when a change in the environment makes new resources available, creates new challenges, or opens new environmental niches.

The Rapid Expansion and Diversification of Groups of Organisms into Newly