Which of the following is TRUE regarding adaptive radiation?
A)Adaptive radiation is more likely to occur within a mainland population than in a smaller population that underwent dispersal.
B)Adaptive radiation is more likely to occur when there are a variety of similar and competing species.
C)Adaptive radiation is more likely to occur in a population produced by a dispersal event than in a long-established population on a continent.
D)Adaptive radiation tends to occur at a slower pace than genetic drift between two similar populations on the mainland.

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Adaptive radiation is more likely to occur in populations that have dispersed to new environments, where they face less competition and can exploit new niches, leading to the evolution of diverse species from a common ancestor.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Adaptive Radiation