Table of Contents
- 1 Which species of finch would be most likely to survive if the weather on the Galapagos Islands?
- 2 Which bird would most likely be able to survive on most of the Galapagos Islands?
- 3 What beaks were best adapted to survive?
- 4 Why are there fewer survivors at the end of Round 3?
- 5 Which beak is most likely improve the survival rate of the birds?
Which species of finch would be most likely to survive if the weather on the Galapagos Islands?
The major factor influencing survival of the medium ground finch is the weather, and thus the availability of food. The medium ground finch has a stubby beak and eats mostly seeds. Medium ground finches are variable in size and shape, which makes them a good subject for a study of evolution.
Which bird would most likely be able to survive on most of the Galapagos Islands?
One species of bird found in the Galapagos Islands is the medium ground finch. It is easier for most of the medium ground finches to pick up and crack open smaller seeds rather than larger seeds. When food is scarce, some of the birds have been observed eating larger seeds.
What beaks were best adapted to survive?
For hawks, individual birds that had sharp beaks were better able to catch and eat enough food to survive and reproduce in their environment and so, over time, this trait became common in the hawk population.
What are two sources of beak variation?
Random mutations and new gene combinations resulting from sexual reproduction are the source of beak variations.
Which finch is used to help collect food?
Eventually Darwin theorized that different species of finch had evolved on different islands, their distinctive beaks being an adaptation to distinct natural habitats or environmental niches. The woodpecker finch is one of the only birds to use tools to help him find food.
Why are there fewer survivors at the end of Round 3?
Why were there fewer survivors at the end of Round Three? There were fewer survivors due to increased competition. 6. One island is populated with two species – Ground Finches and Small Tree Finches.
Which beak is most likely improve the survival rate of the birds?
If larger beak size was advantageous and increased fitness, they would be more likely to survive and reproduce. As such, large beaked birds increased in frequency relative to small beaked birds.