Out of the 13 types of finches collected by Darwin from the Galapagos:
Correct answer: C. Some were unique to individual islands, and some were present on many islands
- A. All were unique to individual islands
- B. All finches were red-beaked
- C. Some were unique to individual islands, and some were present on many islands
- D. The majority were unique to individual islands
Explanation
Among the birds Darwin collected on the Galapagos were 13 types of finches that, although quite similar, seemed to be different species. Some were unique to individual islands, while other species were distributed on two or more islands that were close together. This shows divergence in the evolution.
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