Parent species Which of the following best explains why the beak shape of each species of bird developed differently? A. Each beak shape helps the birds to produce different songs B. Each beak shape is an adaptation to a specific source of food C. Each beak shape is designed to construct a different type of nest D. Each beak shape helps protect the birds from a different predator

Parent species Which of the following best explains why the beak shape of each species of bird developed differently? A. Each beak shape helps the birds to produce different songs B. Each beak shape is an adaptation to a specific source of food C. Each beak shape is designed to construct a different type of nest D. Each beak shape helps protect the birds from a different predator

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter56: Animal Behavior

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