A single pregnant female parakeet arrives in Hawaii early in its history. After millions of years her
descendants have successfully adapted to a variety of foods and habitats. This is the result of:
a. genetic drift
b. adaptive radiation
c. a higher rate of mutation
d. punctuated equilibrium
e. sympatric speciation
B
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What will be an ideal response?
In shrublands
a. plants are adapted to episodes of fire. b. primary production is abundant throughout the year. c. there are constant cool temperatures throughout the year. d. winters are mild and summers are wet. e. precipitation occurs evenly year round.
The branch of science that deals with the naming and grouping of organisms is known as
A) histology. B) molecular biology. C) chemistry. D) taxonomy. E) ecology.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false