Which Statement Best Describes the Correlation Between Beak Depths of Geospiza

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the correlation between beak depths of Geospiza fortis on the Galápagos island Daphne major and the dryness of the environment?

• A)Birds with large beaks are favored during wet years.
• B)Birds with small beaks are favored in dry years.
• C)Birds with large beaks are favored during dry years.
• D)Birds with either size beak (large or small) are favored equally.

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