The variation observed among the finches Darwin collected from the Galápagos Islands illustrate which of the following principles associated with the evolution of species?
A)mutation frequency
B)production of more offspring than can survive
C)descent with modification
D)the accuracy of the fossil record

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The variation observed among the finches collected by Darwin is an example of descent with modification. This principle states that species descend with changes and modifications from their ancestral species over time. The variations observed among the finches demonstrate how each species evolved from a common ancestor to better suit their specific environments and lifestyles.

The Variation Observed Among the Finches Darwin Collected from the Galápagos