Imagine a species of finch living on a remote island where their food supply is abundant,with no chance of depletion.According to Darwin's theory of natural selection,the beak of this finch is likely to get smaller across generations.

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According to Darwin's theory of natural selection, traits that are advantageous in a particular environment are more likely to be passed on to future generations. In this scenario, if the finches on the island have an abundant food supply, there may be no pressure for the beak size to change. It is possible that the beak size may remain stable or even increase, if the available food requires adaptations for larger or stronger beaks. Therefore, it is not safe to assume that the beak of this finch would get smaller across generations.

Imagine a Species of Finch Living on a Remote Island