A species of bird has slight variations in it's beak size and shape. Some individuals with bigger beaks are better at cracking seeds. Some individuals with narrower beaks are better at hunting for bugs. An invasive species is introduced that hunts all of thw bug population, wiping out that food source for the birds, so all they are left with is seeds. In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction
Genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction as it increases the likelihood of offspring having a range of beak sizes and shapes, some of which may be better suited for cracking seeds, compensating for the loss of the bug population.
Genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this bird species from extinction by allowing individuals with bigger beaks to have a higher chance of survival and reproduction, resulting in the passing on of the genes for bigger beaks to future generations, which in turn will enhance their ability to crack seeds and secure their food source.
Genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction because it allows for the potential emergence of individuals with larger beaks, which would then have an advantage in cracking seeds and therefore be better suited to survive in this new food scarcity environment.
