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In Galapagos islands, Darwin observed variations in structure in

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Elephants
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Giraffes
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Rats
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Finch birds
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Solution

The correct option is D Finch birds
  • Darwin observed amazing diversity among the creatures which originated from a particular geographical area and radiated to the other habitat.
  • The diversity in the type of beaks of finches adapted of different feeding habits on the Galapagos islands is considered as an example of adaptive radiation and serves as an evidence for the origin of species by natural selection.
  • There are different species of finches found on this island with a difference in the food and the beak pattern.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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