Several Related Bird Species Live in a Desert

question 52

Multiple Choice

Several related bird species live in a desert. One species is much smaller than the other species. This species nests in holes in cacti. Because the bird is so small, it can easily squeeze between the spines of the cactus and create a well-protected nest. This is an example of

• A)genetic drift.
• B)mutation.
• C)natural selection.
• D)gene flow.

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