The Finches of the Galápagos Islands Evolved as a Result

question 43

Multiple Choice

The finches of the Galápagos islands evolved as a result of what type(s) of speciation?

• A) allopatric speciation
• B) adaptive radiation
• C) sympatric speciation
• D) both allopatric speciation and adaptive radiation
• E) both sympatric speciation and adaptive radiation

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