Parent species Which of the following best explains why the beak shape of each species of bird developed differently? A. Each beak shape helps the birds to produce different songs B. Each beak shape is an adaptation to a specific source of food C. Each beak shape is designed to construct a different type of nest D. Each beak shape helps protect the birds from a different predator

Parent species Which of the following best explains why the beak shape of each species of bird developed differently? A. Each beak shape helps the birds to produce different songs B. Each beak shape is an adaptation to a specific source of food C. Each beak shape is designed to construct a different type of nest D. Each beak shape helps protect the birds from a different predator

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5TYU: The evolution of beak size in the various species of Galpagos finches is associated with their (a)...

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