Question
Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The greater yellow-headed vulture is found in undisturbed lowland tropical forests of the Amazon basin. It tracks down carrion to feed on by detecting the production of ethyl mercaptan, a gas that is produced at the beginning of animal decay.
A vulture in flight.
Photo by Sidnei Dantas
Which adaptation might be found in the greater yellow-headed vulture, but not in the harpy eagle?
a.
acute sense of smell
b.
a powerful, hooked bill
c.
close-set eyes to judge distances
d.
short wingspan for maneuverability
A vulture in flight.
Photo by Sidnei Dantas
Which adaptation might be found in the greater yellow-headed vulture, but not in the harpy eagle?
a.
acute sense of smell
b.
a powerful, hooked bill
c.
close-set eyes to judge distances
d.
short wingspan for maneuverability
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The adaptation that might be found in the greater yellow-headed vulture, but not in the harpy eagle, is:
a. acute sense of smell
Vultures, including the greater yellow-headed vulture, typically have a highly developed sense of smell that they use to locate carrion, while harpy eagles rely primarily on their excellent vision and hunting skills to catch live prey.
a. acute sense of smell
Vultures, including the greater yellow-headed vulture, typically have a highly developed sense of smell that they use to locate carrion, while harpy eagles rely primarily on their excellent vision and hunting skills to catch live prey.