In Which Group of Islands Charles Darwin Observed Variation Among

question 33

Multiple Choice

In which group of islands Charles Darwin observed variation among organisms and compared these organisms to those found on the mainland?

• A) Virgin Islands
• B) Canary Islands
• C) Channel Islands
• D) Falkland Islands
• E) Galapagos Islands

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