Which of the following situations best shows Darwin’s theory of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution?

Question

A. The long neck of a giraffe is the result of its ancestor continually reaching for higher branches.


B. The ancestor of the snake had its legs bitten off by a predator, thus all of its offspring had no legs.


C. A long, thin-beaked bird can reach nectar in a flower that other birds cannot, so it survives and breeds offspring that also have long, thin beaks.


D. During its lifetime, a man works out and gets increasingly large muscles. Thus, all of his offspring will be born with strong muscles as well.

Answer 1

And your answer is?

Answer 2

I don't think so.

What does your text materials say?

Answer 3

oh wait I believe its C.

Answer 4

C is correct.