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How do the Galapagos islands support the variety of animal species?
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How was Darwin influenced by the variety of organisms he observed on the Galapagos islands?
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Why did Darwin choose the gallopagose islands?
Large variety of species of animals
What pattern of evolution is demonstrated by Galapagos finches?
Speciation, which produces variety
Did Charles Darwin travel anywhere to study animals?
He traveled to the Galapagos Islands to study finches, tortoises, and other creatures. He also studied a variety of animals in South America, including fossilized sloths. Many of the specimens he examined were sent to him by colleagues from various places around the world.
What is the difference between specialist species and generalist species and give an example of each?
A specialist is a species with a narrow nuche. It survives on a fairly limited diet (e.g. koalas, which feed almost exclusively on certain species of eucalyptus leaves) or is restricted to a particular locality (such as the tuatara of New Zealand, a species found in only a few offshore islands of the country). Generalists are species with much broader niches. They can survive in a wide variety of habitats, or feed on a range of different foods (e.g. the Virginia opossum, or the mouse).
Explain the geographic uniqueness of the galapagos islands?
The Galapagos Islands are unique geographically because they are situated at the confluence of three ocean currents, leading to a mix of warm and cold water that creates diverse marine ecosystems. The islands' isolated location also allowed for the evolution of endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Additionally, the volcanic origin of the islands has created a variety of landscapes and habitats, from barren lava fields to lush highland forests.
Do Galapagos tortoises get kept in captivaty?
Many Galapagos tortoises are breeded in captivity through the Charles Darwin Research Station in conjunction with the Galapagos National Park. This is to help preserve the variety of species and increase the tortoise population on various islands. The tortoises are numbered and eventually released back into the wild. On Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and Isabela Islands there are Galapagos Tortoise breeding centers that make significant differences in the preservaton of these beautiful creatures.
Are there advantages to traveling to the Galapagos Islands rather than those that are closer to the United States?
The Galapagos Islands provide a variety of beautiful sites to see and great things to do, however it really has to be your decision as to whether or not they appeal to you.
How was Darwin influenced by the variety of organisms he observed on the Galapagos islands?
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What is the Unique features of Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are known for their endemic (unique) wildlife. There are rare animals that can only be seen in these group of Islands. These Islands are a living museum of evolutionary changes, with a wide variety of exotic species exclusive to this Archipelago.
What do people on the galapagos islands eat and drink?
There is a diverse amount of foods available at the Galapagos islands. There is a variety of seafood, as well as root produce such as onions and yucca. There is some sea-related produce they use such as seaweed and sea cucumber.
Does grassland support the greatest variety of species?
Actually, the rainforest supports the greatest number of species of plants and animals. The grasslands support a greater variety of species than the desert.
Why did Darwin choose the gallopagose islands?
Large variety of species of animals
Which type of succession does this describe?
support a variety of species
What is the habitat of Galapagos penguins?
These penguins are the smallest in the world, and they live 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador right in the Galapagos Islands.The biggest populations can be seen mainly on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela.Galapagos island penguins are similar to the Magellanic penguins except that the black band in the Galapagos penguin is thinner and they are smaller in size. http://www.galapagos-islands-tourguide.com/galapagos-island-penguins.html
What county does a tortoise live in?
There are a variety of tortoises around the world in different countries. For example, there are 3 different types of tortoises on the Galapagos Islands alone.
What are the different animals you can find only in the Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos Island is famous for its beauty and strangest types of species found here. You can find the variety of birds and animals like Blue Footed Boobies, Galapagos Penguin, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana, Flightless Cormorant, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Sea Lion, Magnificent frigate bird, Darwin's Finches, Galapagos Fur Seal, Waved Albatross, etc. Tourist travel here to explore the nature and its beauty.
