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Over many generations, a certain species of hummingbird has developed traits, including a small body, brightly colored feathers, a long, narrow beak, and the ability to drop its body temperature while it sleeps. which of these characteristics is most likely a trait that developed in response to available food sources?

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long narrow beak

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Considering the answers;
A. small body
B. Drop in body temperature
C. Long, narrow beak
D. Brightly colored feathers
The answer would be C. long, narrow beak
The characteristics that is most likely a trait that developed in response to available food source is long, narrow beak.
These are examples of acquired traits, acquired traits are characteristic or traits that produces a phenotype that is a result of an environment influence. They are not coded for in the DNA of an individual and thus cannot be passed down to offspring during reproduction.
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