A species of bird has slight variations in its beak size and shape. Some individuals with bigger beaks are better at cracking seeds. Some individuals with narrower beaks are better at hunting for bugs. An invasive species is introduced that hunts all of the bug population, wiping out that food source for the birds, so all they are left with is seeds. In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction. (2 points) make it sound 7th grade please

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Genetic variation from sexual reproduction means that the birds have different traits, like beak size and shape. Because some birds have bigger beaks that are better for cracking seeds, they are more likely to survive and reproduce, helping the species adapt to the new food source and avoid extinction.