11. During his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin noticed that the finches found on the different islands of the Galápagos could be described as being which of the following? A. Completely different than the mainland finches B. C. Similar, but they varied by nesting site, beak size, and eating habits The exact same as the mainland finches

11. During his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin noticed that the finches found on the different islands of the Galápagos could be described as being which of the following? A. Completely different than the mainland finches B. C. Similar, but they varied by nesting site, beak size, and eating habits The exact same as the mainland finches

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter1: Introduction To Biological Concepts And Research

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Problem 8TYK: Which of the following is not a component of Darwins theory as he understood it? a. Some individuals...

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