Evolution Question 21

21. The finch species of Galapagos Islands are grouped according to their food sources. Which of the following is not a finch food?

(a) Seeds

(b) Carrion

(c) Insects

(d) Tree buds

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) Darwin observed an amazing diversity of creatures on galapagos islands. He realised that there were many varieties of finches in the same island like seed-eating, with altered beaks insectivorous and vegetarian finches. Carrion are dead bodies. No finches feed on carrion.