Which is not an important characteristic of the Galápagos Islands in the context of Darwin's theory of evolution?
A) the islands were too far from mainland South America for most terrestrial plants and animals to colonize.
B) the organisms on the islands were different from those observed in South America.
C) the organisms on the islands were similar to those observed in South America.
D) the organisms on the islands varied from island to island.
E) the multiple islands all had an identical environment.

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The fact that the multiple islands all had an identical environment is not important in the context of Darwin's theory of evolution. The other characteristics listed are all important in understanding how the unique environment of the Galápagos Islands contributed to the development of Darwin's ideas about the process of evolution.

Which Is Not an Important Characteristic of the Galápagos Islands