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Evolution Adaptations

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  • What feature of the finches was Darwin most interested in?
    Their beaks
  • Name one organism from the galapagos that we discussed last week.
    crab, cormorant, marine iguana, frigate bird
  • List TWO adaptations the marine iguana has on the galapagos islands.
    Long claws, blends into rocks, long tail for swimming/diving
  • Name one feature of the sally lightfoot crab
    Brightly colored, sharp claws for hanging onto rocks
  • The galapagos islands are found off of this continent.
    South America
  • List TWO adaptations/traits the frigate bird has.
    Males have red pouch for mating, they fly very long amounts of time, their feathers are not waterproof, their legs are short
  • Who was the person that is associated with the theory of evolution?
    Darwin
  • What is one fact about tortoises on the galapagos?
    Live up to 100 years, 10 different species
  • What was the place called where Darwin did all of his research?
  • What adaptation does the cormorant have on the galapagos islands?
    It cannot fly.