Question

Suppose that the four species of finches shown at the top of the picture above, are all released onto an island in the middle of the ocean. The only species of plant is the betel palm, shown below. The betel palm produces large nuts with a tough outer husk. According to the law of natural selection, which species of finch probably has the greatest chance to survive over the long term?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: " Finch #1 " ; which is:
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the "large ground finch" (Geospiza magnirostris ) ;
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→ since among the answer choices provided;

→ this particular finch → (corresponding to " Finch #1 " );
→ in the "image shown" ; has the "largest beak" .
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