Why would migration to an island by a single pair of birds be likely to lead to adaptive radiation in their descendants?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Islands are often poor in species, with many unoccupied ecological niches, because
relatively small numbers of animals are capable of crossing large expanses of ocean.

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A. Th1 cells B. B cells C. antibodies D. cytotoxic T cells

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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