The finches of the Galapagos islands come in different size and have different beak shapes. What is the most likely reason for the specialization of these finches?
A. Had very large beaks
B. Beaks formed to eat different foods
C. Ancestors had different shapes of beaks
D. Had small beaks
Answer: B. Beaks formed to eat different foods
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