What Conclusion Did Darwin Come to After Observing 14 Species

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Multiple Choice

What conclusion did Darwin come to after observing 14 species of finches in Galápagos Islands?

• A)All of the finch species had descended from a single common ancestor.
• B)All of the species descended from 14 different founder finches.
• C)All of the species resembled finches on the South American mainland.
• D)All of the species exhibited identical lifestyles, including diet.

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