Question

What is a specific example of competitive advantage exhibited by Darwin’s finches?

Birds have one of two forms of the HMGA2 gene.

Female finches mated with males that had similar-sized beaks.

All of the finches evolved from one ancestral species and adapted to their specific niche.

Medium ground finches with small beaks survived multiple droughts.

Answer 1

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The specific example of competitive advantage exhibited by Darwin's finches is the medium ground finches with small beaks surviving multiple droughts. The finches with smaller beaks were able to feed on smaller seeds that were more abundant during times of drought, while those with larger beaks were at a disadvantage and struggled to find enough food to survive. This allowed the medium ground finches with small beaks to have a higher survival rate and pass on their advantageous traits to future generations, increasing their competitive advantage in their environment.