A species of bird has slight variations in its 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 the 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 the bird species from extinction by allowing individuals with larger beaks to have a higher chance of survival and reproduce, thus passing on their advantageous beak traits to future generations, enabling the species to adapt to their new food source.
