An example of evolutionary divergence is best characterized by Darwin's observation of ____.
A) fossils along the coast of Argentina
B) body armor similarities between armadillos and fossilized glyptodonts
C) differences in appearance between nutria and beaver
D) differences in bill shape and food habits of finches
E) genotypic and phenotypic variability of species

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Darwin's observation of differences in bill shape and food habits of finches on the Galápagos Islands is a classic example of evolutionary divergence, where species diverge from a common ancestor to adapt to different environmental niches.

An Example of Evolutionary Divergence Is Best Characterized by Darwin's