What conclusion did Darwin come to after observing 14 species of finches in Galápagos Islands?
A)All of the finch species had descended from a single common ancestor.
B)All of the species descended from 14 different founder finches.
C)All of the species resembled finches on the South American mainland.
D)All of the species exhibited identical lifestyles, including diet.

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Darwin concluded that the 14 species of finches had descended from a single common ancestor, which had adapted to different environments and food sources on the Galápagos Islands, leading to the diversity of species observed.

What Conclusion Did Darwin Come to After Observing 14 Species