Darwin found that many of the species on the Galápagos Islands
A) resembled species on the nearest mainland.
B) resembled species in Europe.
C) resembled species from Australia.
D) were identical to South American species.

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Darwin observed that many of the species on the Galápagos Islands closely resembled species on the nearest mainland, South America. This suggested to him that the Galápagos species had evolved from South American ancestors.

Darwin Found That Many of the Species on the Galápagos