Imagine that part of a population of South American finches…
Imagine that part of a population of South American finches is blown by a storm onto an island far offshore and manages to survive and reproduce there for a period of 10,000 years. After that period, a climate change results in lower sea levels and the reconnection of the island with the mainland. Members of the formerly isolated island finch population can now interact freely with members of the original mainland population. Which of the following observations would, by itself, lead you to conclude unequivocally that the island finch population had evolved into a distinct species, according to the biological species concept?
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Essay: Discuss the function of flowers and fruits in angiosperm biology AND the evolutionary significance of these adaptations. This essay question is worth 8 points! There are four parts to the question, each worth two points. Take your time. Jot down a short outline. Then fill in your outline with one or two sentences for each point and you’ll have a nice essay response.
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