The finch species of Galapagos Islands are grouped according to their food sources. Which of the following is not a finch fond?
A
Insects
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B
Tree buds
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C
Seeds
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D
Carrion
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Solution
The correct option is D Carrion
The small black birds found on Galapagos islands, which later came to be known as Darwin's finches were originally adapted with seed-eating features.
From these many other forms evolved with altered beaks depending on the food habit. This enabled them to become insectivorous and vegetarian finches. But no species of finch fed on carrion (decaying dead matter).