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Explain the different beak types of galapagos islands?

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who was the famous naturlist who vistied the islands in 1853 ? did he have a idea what he would discover? explain.


Explain how Ecuador's finches came to the Galapagos Islands?

The ancestor or ancestors of the finches on the Galapagos Islands arrived there most likely by being carried by the wind from the mainland of South America or Central America. These ancestors were of one species which evolved over time into 13 different species endemic to the Galapagos.


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.


Explain the geographic uniqueness of the galapagos islands?

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How did Darwin explain the difference between species on the Galapagos Islands and on the mainland of South America?

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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


What is Island origin hypothesis?

The Island origin hypothesis proposes that certain species evolved on isolated islands, leading to unique adaptations and characteristics not found in mainland populations. This hypothesis helps explain the high levels of endemism observed on many islands around the world.


How did Darwin explain Galapagos species had different adaptations than similar south American species?

Darwin explained why Galapagos species had different adaptations than similar South American species with Evolution.


How did Darwin explain existence of similar but unrelated species?

Through convergent evolution, in which similar function produces similar form.


What is an adaptation explain how the claws of the Galapagos and South American iguanas are adaptation?

An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce. The claws of the Galapagos and South American iguanas are adaptations because the claws help them obtain their food.