Charles Darwin Observed Multiple Species of Finch on the Galápagos

question 100

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin observed multiple species of finch on the Galápagos islands. He proposed they adapted over time to different habitats of the islands. This is an example of the ______ model of speciation.

• A) gradualistic
• B) punctuated equilibrium

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