5 - Evolutionary Case Studies
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What adaptations did the Galápagos finches develop?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between beak shape and food source.
Why is cichlid fish diversification an example of adaptive radiation?
💡 Hint: Think about how species adapt to their environments.
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What is adaptive radiation?
💡 Hint: Think of how quickly species can evolve in rich environments.
True or False: Natural selection can produce perfect organisms.
💡 Hint: Consider how conditions change over time.
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Considering the ecological roles cichlids play in their environment, how might the loss of one species impact the entire ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Think about the interconnectedness of species in an ecosystem.
Discuss the implications of human-caused climate change on the process of natural selection in both finches and cichlids.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing environments can affect survival.
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