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AssignmentMultiple Select

Lab: Natural Selection

Question 1 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

Galapogos tortoises have a number of shell variations, shown right. What are the advantages of choosing a system examining the beaks of finches instead of the shells of tortoises? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Birds have shorter lifespans, making generations shorter.
B
The bird population is likely much greater, allowing for more data.
C
Tortoises move too slowly for natural selection to influence shell phenotype.
D
Birds are easier to track and monitor.
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