Definition
noun, plural: adaptive zones
An ecological opportunity for the development of adaptive radiation, enabling a homogenous group of organisms to diversify into different forms and proliferate
Supplement
The adaptive zone hypothesis is conceptualized by the American palaeontologist, George Gaylord Simpson, who is known for his studies on extinct mammals and intercontinental migrations.
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