During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, which of the following answers correctly explains why birds with larger beaks had a competitive advantage over other individuals?(1 point)
Responses
These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.
These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
These birds were able to hold more water.
These birds were able to hold more water.
These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
The correct answer is:
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
The correct answer is: Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, there was limited availability of food. The large seeds present during this time required birds to have larger beaks in order to crack them open and access the nutrients inside. Birds with larger beaks were therefore better able to utilize the available food source compared to birds with smaller beaks, giving them a competitive advantage in finding enough food to survive.