In an ecosystem where most flowers are long and bell-shaped, there are two varieties of hummingbird: birds with short beaks and birds with long beaks. What is the most likely hummingbird population composition? (1 point)

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only long-beaked hummingbirds

more long-beaked hummingbirds

only short-beaked hummingbirds

more short-beaked hummingbirds

Answer 1

The most likely hummingbird population composition in an ecosystem where most flowers are long and bell-shaped would be more long-beaked hummingbirds. This is because long-beaked hummingbirds would be better adapted to accessing the nectar in these types of flowers, giving them a foraging advantage and likely leading to a greater population of these birds over time.