After the islands separated, the isolated lizard populations would have become distinct species while also retaining their ancestors' niche adaptations.
岛屿分离后,孤立的蜥蜴种群将成为独特的物种,同时也保留了它们祖先的生态适应能力。
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During the Pleistocene epoch, several species of elephants isolated on islands underwent rapid dwarfing.