Yet, there are many examples of macroevolutionary phenomena found in the order Primates, including stasis, adaptive radiations, extinctions of entire lineages, co-evolution, and convergent evolution.

Is adaptive radiation a process of macroevolution?

Adaptive radiation is an aspect of evolutionary biology encompassing microevolution and macroevolution, explaining the principles of divergence, taking into account the theories of natural selection and struggle for life.

How does macroevolution occur?

Macroevolution refers to evolution of groups larger than an individual species. The history of life, on a grand scale. ... The basic evolutionary mechanisms — mutation, migration, genetic drift, and natural selection — can produce major evolutionary change if given enough time.