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6.Evolution
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Darwin’s finches were a good example of
A
convergent evolution
B
adaptive radiation
C
mutation
D
none of the above
(AIIMS-2009)
Solution
During voyage on the ship $M.S.$ Beagle in $1931$, Darwin visited Galopagos Islands of South America and studied the climate and birds of that Island. He studied the finches there, which were called Darwin’s finches. The finches showed differences in their beaks based on their different feeding habits and are examples of natural selection. Darwin’s Finches are good examples of adaptive radiation ( also called divergent evolution). Different types of beaks in these Finches show adaptive radiation.
Standard 12
Biology