Question
What discovery led Darwin to develop his theories on adaptation?
a.
The Galapagos islands contain a range of habitats.
b.
The Galapagos islands originate from volcanoes.
c.
The birds Darwin found in the Galapagos were different types of finches, not separate types of birds.
d.
Many of the organisms in the Galapagos lived in hostile environments.
a.
The Galapagos islands contain a range of habitats.
b.
The Galapagos islands originate from volcanoes.
c.
The birds Darwin found in the Galapagos were different types of finches, not separate types of birds.
d.
Many of the organisms in the Galapagos lived in hostile environments.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **c. The birds Darwin found in the Galapagos were different types of finches, not separate types of birds.**
This discovery of diverse finch species with variations in beak size and shape suited to their specific environments was crucial for Darwin's development of his theories on natural selection and adaptation.
This discovery of diverse finch species with variations in beak size and shape suited to their specific environments was crucial for Darwin's development of his theories on natural selection and adaptation.