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The mammals of today are a diverse group that live in a wide variety of habitats, including coldwarm, rainy, dry, and aquaticAs shown by their diversity, mammals evolved in general pattern of evolutionary development?
A adaptive radiation, in which a single mammal ancestor gave rise to lineages
B. convergent evolution in which the same trait evolved independently in several mammal ancestors

C.coevolution, in which one species of mammals affected the evolution of another species

D.directional selection, in which a specific tralt of mammals became exaggerated over time

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Answer:

A adaptive radiation, in which a single mammal ancestor gave rise to lineages.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Adaptive radiation is the process by which the organism diversifies rapidly from the ancestor's species and changes its form depending on the environment. and the available resources.
  • This process is called speciation and phenotypic adaptation. This type of adaptation can be seen on Galapagos island. The conditions through which such changes or ecological changes can be triggered are due to ecological opportunity.
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