The pioneer finches that colonized the island of Kauai thrived on __________ of the native plants.

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The passage states that the finches "thrived on" the native plants, which suggests they consumed multiple parts of the plants. The passage does not provide evidence to suggest that the finches focused on one specific part of the plant (such as leaves, nectar, seeds, or fruits), so the best choice is E, which includes all of these options.

The Pioneer Finches That Colonized the Island of Kauai Thrived