Whatever its ultimate cause(s), the Cambrian explosion is a prime example of ________.
A) mass extinction
B) evolutionary stasis
C) adaptive radiation
D) a large meteor impact

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The Cambrian explosion refers to a rapid diversification of life forms during the Cambrian period. This diversification appears to have been an adaptive radiation, in which new species evolved to fill a variety of ecological niches.

Whatever Its Ultimate Cause(s), the Cambrian Explosion Is a Prime