Question

Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes of environment brought about by anthropogenic action?
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs

Answer 1

Evolution by anthropogenenic action is because of the interference by human beings. Examples of evolution by anthropogenenic actions includes herbicide resistant weeds, drug resistant eukaryotes and man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.

Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands is an example of natural selection through adaptive radiation.