There are 13 species of Darwin’s finches on the Galapagos Islands. They have many similar features but differ in beak size and shape. Which explanation accounts for these characteristics?(1 point)

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All finch species evolved from a common ancestor.
All finch species evolved from a common ancestor.

Finch species interbreed.
Finch species interbreed.

Finch species have similar diets.
Finch species have similar diets.

Each finch species evolved from a different ancestor.

Answer 1

The correct explanation that accounts for the differences in beak size and shape among the 13 species of Darwin’s finches is:

All finch species evolved from a common ancestor.

This explanation aligns with the principles of Darwinian evolution, where species adapt and diversify based on the different environmental niches they occupy, leading to variations in physical traits such as beak structure.