In an ecosystem where most flowers are long and bell-shaped, there are two varieties of hummingbird: birds with short beaks and birds with long beaks. What is the most likely hummingbird population composition?
It is likely that the population of hummingbirds with long beaks would be higher in this ecosystem, as they would be more adept at accessing the nectar from the long, bell-shaped flowers. The hummingbirds with short beaks may struggle to reach the nectar and therefore may not be as successful in the ecosystem. Over time, natural selection would likely favor the hummingbirds with long beaks, leading to a higher population of these birds in the ecosystem.
