Question

multiple choice question
colonization of multiple islands of archipelago by a species followed by speciation and adaptation to different habitats is likely to result in ______.

○ key innovation
○ biological invasion
○ adaptive radiation

Explanation:

Adaptive radiation occurs when a single species colonizes multiple areas and evolves into different forms to adapt to various habitats. Key innovation refers to a new trait enabling a species to exploit new ecological opportunities in a different context. Biological invasion is about a non - native species causing harm in a new environment. Here, the described process of speciation and adaptation to different habitats in an archipelago is characteristic of adaptive radiation.

Answer:

adaptive radiation