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Darwin observed that tortoises of the nearby islands belonged to the same species how might he have known?
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What types of things did Darwin find on the Galapagos Islands?
He found different species of sparrows, fish, aquatic iguanas, and huge tortoises now called Galapagos tortoises. All these different species pointed to evolution
What did Darwin study on the Galapagos's islands?
Certain species, and how they differed from one island to another; in this case, specifically, finches and tortoises.
What is tortoises a herbivore carnivore or omnivore?
Most tortoises are herbivores, but a few species are omnivorous.
How do animals living in the Galápagos Islands help support the theory of evolution?
They are a classic example of adaptive radiation. Most of the animals on the Islands are from South America and came to the Islands, diversified into many species which inhabit different Islands in the chain. The finches and tortoises are the best example of this adaptive radiation; just evolution over time.
What is a herbivore tortoise?
The majority of tortoises are herbivores, with some species eating largely grasses, and others eating mainly broadleaved plants, but there are a few species that are omnivorous (such as red-footed and yellow-footed tortoises), and these species will also eat insects, worms, and carrion. Some species of herbivorous tortoises include the Galapagos tortoise, the Aldabra tortoise, the African Spur-thigh tortoise, the Greek tortoise, and the Hermann's tortoise. Tortoises are reptiles, part of the order Chelonia, along with turtles. Tortoises are terrestrial (they live on land), while turtles may be terrestrial, semi-aquatic, or aquatic. The majority of turtles are omnivorous, with some being carnivorous. Tortoises generally have rounded feet with strong claws, while turtles have broader feet that are webbed or partially webbed. (Sea turtles, of course, have flippers).
What did Darwin discovered in the Galapagos Islands?
Darwin discovered unique species of finches and tortoises in the Galapagos Islands that helped shape his theory of evolution by natural selection. He observed how these species had adapted to different environments on different islands, leading him to propose that species can evolve over time to better suit their surroundings.
The species of tortoises that Darwin found on the Galápagos Islands displayed different structural adaptations One of the adaptations that Darwin noted was the?
Variation in length of the tortoises' necks
What types of things did Darwin find on the Galapagos Islands?
He found different species of sparrows, fish, aquatic iguanas, and huge tortoises now called Galapagos tortoises. All these different species pointed to evolution
What did Darwin study on the Galapagos's islands?
Certain species, and how they differed from one island to another; in this case, specifically, finches and tortoises.
Which tortoises are omnivores?
MOST species of tortoises are herbivores. There are a few species that are omnivorous.
How many species of Galapagos giant tortoises are there?
There are 10 recognized species of Galapagos giant tortoises.
Do chelonians live in Oceania?
Of course. There are hundreds of species of turtles and tortoises in the oceans and seas, and in the freshwater areas of the islands of Oceania and continent of Australia.
What are four organism found on the Galapagos islands?
The Galapagos Islands are a diverse landscape that houses many different species. There are nearly 500 plant species on the islands. Some of them include cactus, lava cactus, passion flower, espino, and the cacaotillo plant.
What is tortoises a herbivore carnivore or omnivore?
Most tortoises are herbivores, but a few species are omnivorous.
How may species of tortiose are there?
There are about 260 species of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.
Is the Galapagos Turtle real?
Yes! They are called "Galapagos tortoises," by the way. They live in the Galapagos Islands, which are 13 main islands and many smaller islands, all of which are off the coast of Equador in South America. Galapagos tortoises are huge, the biggest tortoises alive today, getting to be up to 660 lbs (300 kg)! They eat about 70 lbs. of food, and sometimes a lot more. There are 12 different species of Galapagos tortoises, but two of them are extinct. The remaining Galapagos tortoises are labeled as "threatend" and "vulnerable." A lot of people mistakenly call tortoises "turtles." A turtle is water-dwelling (either sea or fesh water), omnivorous and flat shelled, while tortoises are land-dwelling, vegetarian, and have dome-shaped shells. Also, tortoises are really, really slow (average speed for a Galapagos tortoise is .18 mph!) and turtles are actually surprisingly fast.
What did Darwin notice about the plants and animals?
Charles Darwin reached the Galapagos islands in 1835. He observed many finches, tortoises and many other animals. He observed that the animals in the Galapagos were different than the animals in other places like South America. This may be because the climate is different in the Galapagos than in other places so the animals may have involved to suit the temperatures in the Galapagos. Infomation source/s: http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/charlesdarwin.html
