Question
Darwin’s studies on the Galapagos Islands included collecting finches from different islands in the area. As seen by the different shapes of their beaks, the type of food that a finch eats seems to influence its beak shape and size.
Based on his theory, what statement would Darwin MOST LIKELY agree to with regards to the finches' beaks?
There are no differences in adaptations.
The finches all share a common ancestor.
The finches can migrate to different islands.
The fruit-eating finches suffer from predation more than others.
Based on his theory, what statement would Darwin MOST LIKELY agree to with regards to the finches' beaks?
There are no differences in adaptations.
The finches all share a common ancestor.
The finches can migrate to different islands.
The fruit-eating finches suffer from predation more than others.
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Based on Darwin's theory of natural selection and his observations of the finches on the Galapagos Islands, he would MOST LIKELY agree with the statement: **"The finches all share a common ancestor."**
This statement aligns with the idea that different species can arise from a common ancestor through adaptation to different environments and ecological niches, which is a key concept in Darwin's theory of evolution. The variations in beak shapes are adaptations to the specific food sources available on each island, indicating that they have evolved from a common ancestral finch.
This statement aligns with the idea that different species can arise from a common ancestor through adaptation to different environments and ecological niches, which is a key concept in Darwin's theory of evolution. The variations in beak shapes are adaptations to the specific food sources available on each island, indicating that they have evolved from a common ancestral finch.