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Darwinism finches are an excellent example of

1. adaptive radiation
2. seasonal migration
3. brood parasitism
4. connecting links

Correct answer: adaptive radiation

Solution

Darwin’s finches descended from a common ancestor and evolved different beak shapes to use different food sources on the Galápagos Islands. That diversification from one lineage into many specialized forms is adaptive radiation.

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