Question

A species of bird has slight variations in its beak size and shape. Some individuals with bigger beaks are better at cracking seeds. Some individuals with narrower beaks are better at hunting for bugs. An invasive species is introduced that hunts all of the bug population, wiping out that food source for the birds, so all they are left with is seeds.

In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction.

Answer 1

This genetic variation can save the species from extinction since now that their original source of food is gone and they're left with seeds. Adapting the beak can save the species from extinction due to starvation since now with their modified beaks they can consume a new food source.

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