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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Evolution Question

2007 MCAS High School Biology

Question 11: Evolution and Biodiversity
The illustrations below show a South American finch and some of the species of finches found on the Galápagos Islands. The map shows the relationship of the Galápagos Islands to the west coast of South America.
galapagos island animal relationships

There are 13 species of finches found on the Galápagos Islands. These finches have a wide variety of food sources and beak shapes. There is one genetically similar species of finch found on the South American mainland. This finch eats small seeds.

Use the map and the bird illustrations to identify and explain two ways that these finches provide evidence that supports the theory of evolution.

 

1 comment:

  1. 1. They are same species and have changed overtime but some live in different parts the world.
    2. They are a species that have all in common in ancestor.
    Jose

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