multiple select question\nselect all that apply\nselect all of the following that contributed to the…

multiple select question\nselect all that apply\nselect all of the following that contributed to the adaptive radiation of darwins finches on the galapagos islands.\n□ geographic isolation\n□ allopolyploidy\n□ repeated instances of gene flow from the mainland\n□ vacant ecological niches\n□ lack of many types of mainland birds

multiple select question\nselect all that apply\nselect all of the following that contributed to the adaptive radiation of darwins finches on the galapagos islands.\n□ geographic isolation\n□ allopolyploidy\n□ repeated instances of gene flow from the mainland\n□ vacant ecological niches\n□ lack of many types of mainland birds

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Brief Explanations:

Geographic isolation allowed finches to evolve in isolation. Vacant ecological niches provided opportunities for different adaptations. Lack of many mainland - bird types reduced competition and allowed for specialization. Allopolyploidy is not a major factor in this case, and repeated gene - flow would likely homogenize rather than diversify the population.

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A. Geographic isolation D. Vacant ecological niches E. Lack of many types of mainland birds