Imagine two species of birds with similar beak sizes and diets.Where the two species are allopatric,we would expect that their beak sizes
A)should be more different than when sympatric.
B)should be more similar than when sympatric.
C)should be larger than when sympatric.
D)should be smaller than when sympatric.

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When two species with similar beak sizes and diets are allopatric, meaning they are geographically separated from each other, there is little to no competition between the two species for resources. Therefore, each species can evolve independently without any pressure to adapt its beak size to outcompete the other species. As a result, the beak sizes of the two species are not expected to diverge drastically, making them more similar than they would be if they were sympatric (living in the same geographic area and competing for the same resources).

Imagine Two Species of Birds with Similar Beak Sizes and Diets.Where