Difference in beak shape of Galapagos finches is a classic example of
Question and options
Difference in beak shape of Galapagos finches is a classic example of
- Divergent evolution
- Convergent evolution
- Coevolution
- Iterative evolution
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Divergent evolution
Galapagos finches descended from a common ancestor and diversified beak shapes for different diets: divergent evolution (adaptive radiation).
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