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Geographically isolated and without competition from similar species, these finches developed distinctive anatomy (particularly beak size and shape) and behaviors, with each species exploiting a unique feeding niche. The bill is adapted in the different species for different purposes, such as crushing seeds, pecking wood, and probing flowers for nectar. The woodpecker finch, Cactospiza pallida, an insect-eater, holds twigs and cactus spines in its beak to fish out larvae in tree cavities. Darwin proposed that the Galapagos finches evolved on the islands from a single species of finch from mainland South America. Modern methods of DNA (genetic) analysis have confirmed his insight. Darwin's finches are classified in three genera of the phylum chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Fringillidae, subfamily Geospizinae.

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Can we see evolution actually happening. Find examples of natural occurrences in the wild or experimental situations in the laboratory in which we can observe evolution occurring?

Evolution can be observed in the wild, such as the formation of anti-biotic resistant bacterial strains.Additionally Bacterial evolution has been observed in a large experiment, specifically the evolution of E.coli to metabolise citrate, a process that E.coli normally cannot undertake. Read more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._coli_long-term_evolution_experimentFor more examples of experimental evolution read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_evolution


How is the reaction of displacement shown?

In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from a compound. This is shown by the change in color, formation of a precipitate, or evolution of gas in the reaction mixture. The displacement reaction follows the pattern: A + BC -> AC + B.


What is the pattern of heredity shown in the transparency?

The pattern of heredity shown in the transparency is most likely a familial inheritance pattern, where certain traits or genetic conditions are passed down through generations within a family. Examples of familial inheritance patterns include autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance, X-linked inheritance, or mitochondrial inheritance. These patterns help geneticists and researchers understand how genetic traits are transmitted from parents to offspring.


What evidence is used to refute the theory of evolution?

There is no evidence that refutes the theory of evolution by natural selection. Critiques and arguments by creationist and ID advocates are always poorly thought out and easily shown to be wrong by even undergraduates. The arguments use straw men and other fallacies plus they have been refuted so many times that to bring one of these arguments up is to self parody.


What parts of Lamarcks hypotheses have been proved wrong?

Lamarck's hypothesis of the inheritance of acquired characteristics has been largely disproven. Scientific research has shown that physical changes acquired during an organism's lifetime are typically not passed on to offspring. Additionally, Lamarck's idea of evolution occurring in a linear, progressive manner has also been challenged by the modern understanding of evolution as a more complex and branching process.

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What type of adaptation is shown by the varieties of beak structures among galapagos finches?

adaptive radiation


Can we see evolution actually happening. Find examples of natural occurrences in the wild or experimental situations in the laboratory in which we can observe evolution occurring?

Evolution can be observed in the wild, such as the formation of anti-biotic resistant bacterial strains.Additionally Bacterial evolution has been observed in a large experiment, specifically the evolution of E.coli to metabolise citrate, a process that E.coli normally cannot undertake. Read more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._coli_long-term_evolution_experimentFor more examples of experimental evolution read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_evolution


How is the reaction of displacement shown?

In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from a compound. This is shown by the change in color, formation of a precipitate, or evolution of gas in the reaction mixture. The displacement reaction follows the pattern: A + BC -> AC + B.


What channel and when will X men evolution season 5 be shown on?

It won't. X-men: Evolution is cancelled after 4 seasons.


Explain the geographical importance of the Galapagos Islands?

they have shown over time that animals do in fact go through a state of natural selection so that they can ba able to survive. the galapagos islands also make a good location for travellers to see history from their boats.


How have bacteria shown proof of evolution?

all bacteria will form and there will be a massive wave of pollution


What do fossil forms of evolution show?

The transition of phyla of organisms over time. That is the great strength of the fossil record; evolution shown in the sedimentary rock.


What are the icons of evolution?

Icons of Evolution is actually the title of a book by Jonathan Wells, which takes well-known experiments and textbook examples that support evolution and questions their importance and even their authenticity in some cases. The theme of the book is that if these icons are shown to be wrong, then the theory of evolution has less support than people think. Some examples of icons are the Miller-Urey experiment, Darwin's Finches, and Bernard Kettlewell's experiments with the Peppered Moth. The book fails to make its case, and has been universally panned by the scientific community. The following link is a good place to see how Wells's book fails to suppport even its basic premise: http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/wells/


What is inorganic evolution?

Inorganic evolution is the theory of the creation of the universe, not of the species of animals found on earth (ie organic evolution). It does seem to be a point of contention among a few as how this led to complex compounds. There is no connection as no scientific evidence has shown it, yet.


When did Eisenhower mandate evolution?

President Eisenhower did not mandate evolution, this is a myth as far as my research has shown. As a matter of fact he was a staunch believer in Creationism. See link: http://www.icr.org/article/presidential-support-for-creationism


What channel will the new x men evolution episodes be on?

There are no new X-men: Evolution episodes and haven't been since 2003. Re-runs used to be shown on Disney XD, but they have since stopped showing them.


What migration pattern of what cultural group is shown?

if you are in OW then the answer is A