The correct answer that would best complete the given statement above would be the term ADAPTIVE RADIATION. African cichlids are a group of closely related fish species. There are at least 500 known species living in three small lakes. Over time, specialized teeth and body colorations have evolved for each species in response to mutations and competition for food and mates. This change over time is an example of ADAPTIVE RADIATION. Adaptive radiation by definition, is <span>the diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.</span>
A scientist who studies living things is called a biologist
Answer:
I would say it is B.
Explanation:
In Meiosis, specifically in Prophase 1, it creates genetic variation. Crossing over occurs in that stage
Its a surface on which an organism grows or is attached.
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Scientists will probably look at the birds' beaks, feathers, skeletal structure to see if they are closely related.