Are there any problems with the Galapagos finch species traditionally classified in the genus Geospiza? Is it correct to say that the Geospiza finch species make up a monophyletic group? If not, what is the term for the

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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.