Tortoises in the Galápagos possessed neck lengths unique to each island. Neck lengths appear to be an adaptation to which selective agent?

A. reproductive barriers used to produce offspring
B. ease in finding pools of drinking water
C. type of vegetation available to eat
D. male competition for females
E. defense against predators


Ans: C. type of vegetation available to eat

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