Natural selection has contributed to the wide variety of beak morphologies exhibited by the Galápagos Island finches. A correlation exists whereby beak morphology suggests the primary food source of the finch. Which physiological response listed below best describes the variety of beak morphologies seen in these finches?
A) acclimation
B) acclimatization
C) adaptation

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The variety of beak morphologies seen in Galápagos Island finches is best described as an adaptation, as natural selection has favored the development of different beak structures in response to different food sources.

Natural Selection Has Contributed to the Wide Variety of Beak