The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean have varied habitats. Divergent evolution is occurring on these islands. What meaning does it imply? *       Have lived unchanged through long periods of stability. Change in response to changes in other species they interact with Had common ancestors but have become increasingly different Are becoming more like each other in response to their habitats no answer

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.