Bird Beak Morphology and Precipitation

Abstract: An 8 page discussion of the relationship that exists between beak morphology of four specific species of finches in the Galapagos Islands and precipitation. The author links ancient climatological trends with finch evolution and ties existing patterns in biodiversity with contemporary climatological trends. Includes a graph illustrating this association. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Filename: PPfinchB.rtf

Pages: 8

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Subcatagory: Environmental Issues & Ecology

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