Some finches on the Galápagos Islands eat insects, an unusual food for finches to eat. These finches
A)could not survive if they were moved from their island.
B)learned their habits from local birds.
C)switched to insects because they tasted better than their usual food.
D)fill roles that birds other than finches would fill in other places.

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The finches on the Galápagos Islands have adapted to their environment by eating insects, which is not typical for finches. This suggests that they fill roles that birds other than finches would fill in other places, as in the Galápagos Islands there may not be other birds that fill the insect-eating niche. Additionally, if they were moved from their island, they may not be able to survive as their diet is unique to their environment.

Some Finches on the Galápagos Islands Eat Insects, an Unusual