Diversifications

/daɪˌvɜːrsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diversification; instances of making something more diverse, varied, or expanded into new areas.

Etymology

From 'diversification' (the noun form of 'diversify') with the plural '-s.' The concept became important in business and ecology during the 20th century.

Kelly Says

When species undergo ecological diversifications, like Darwin's finches evolving different beak shapes, it's called 'adaptive radiation'—nature's strategy for grabbing every available opportunity.

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