How nocturnal behaviour may have evolved in some animals?Explain with an example,mention how and which natural selection pressure/s have made this nocturnal behavior as an adaptation.

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Q: How nocturnal behaviour may have evolved in some animals?Explain with an example, mention how and…

A: Nocturnal animals are typically awake and active throughout the night.

Evolutionary adaptations

Evolutionary adaptation is the process through which organisms adapt or adjust to their surroundings to increase the chances of survival, mating, and reproduction. An organism's behavior, physiology, and structure are adjusted or changed to make it more suited to its environment.