Based on the Phylogeny of the Galapagos Finches, Which Statement

question 7

Multiple Choice

Based on the phylogeny of the Galapagos finches, which statement is correct?

• A) Eating insects is a key innovation.
• B) The ancestor of the small tree finch and large tree finch probably ate insects.
• C) The ancestor of the large cactus finch and common cactus finch likely ate insects.
• D) The small tree finch is most closely related to the sharp-beaked finch.

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