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How did Darwin explain the difference between species on the Galapagos Islands and on the mainland of South America?
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The observation that Darwin made for the species on Galapagos Island is that they adopt the feature according to the habitat they are living in. You can get more info on naturegalapagos.com
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Darwin proposed that species on the Galapagos Islands had evolved from a common ancestor found on the South American mainland. He observed variations in species on the islands that were adaptations to different environments, leading to the formation of new species over time through natural selection and isolation.
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Explain how Ecuador's finches came to the Galapagos Islands?
It is believed that the finches in the Galapagos Islands traveled from mainland South America by either flying or being carried by ocean currents several million years ago. Over time, they evolved into different species due to the different environments and food sources on the different islands of the Galapagos archipelago.
What country does the Galapagos Island belong to?
The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.
What continent are the Galapagos Islands on?
They are group of volcanic islands lying along the equator in the Pacific Ocean west of the mainland of Ecuador. Thus, they are not on a continent but lie west of the South American continent in the Pacific Ocean.
What city or nation in South America controls the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean?
The Galapagos Islands are a province of Ecuador, a country in South America. Ecuadorian law controls and governs the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Are the Galapagos islands part of Oceania?
No, the Galapagos Islands are considered to belong to the South American continent. They are around 1000 km from the South American mainland and are part of the country Ecuador.
What islands lay off the west coast of the equator in south America?
Galapagos Islands
Where is the galapagos islands located?
The Galapagos Islands are located on the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean at 973 km (604 miles) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is the mainland of Ecuador to the east (the country to which they belong).
What continent are the Galapagos tortoise's in?
Galapagos islands in South America
Explain how Ecuador's finches came to the Galapagos Islands?
It is believed that the finches in the Galapagos Islands traveled from mainland South America by either flying or being carried by ocean currents several million years ago. Over time, they evolved into different species due to the different environments and food sources on the different islands of the Galapagos archipelago.
Are the Galapagos islands part of Oceania?
No, the Galapagos Islands are considered to belong to the South American continent. They are around 1000 km from the South American mainland and are part of the country Ecuador.
Where is the location of the galapagos islands?
The Galapagos Islands are due west of Ecuador off of the west coast of South America.
Who are the Galapagos islands governed by?
The Galapagos Islands belong to the country of Ecuador in South America, thus governed by this country.
What city or nation in South America controls the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean?
The Galapagos Islands are a province of Ecuador, a country in South America. Ecuadorian law controls and governs the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Where in the world are Galapagos Land Iguanas found?
in the galapagos islands, south America
What islands are in the pacific ocean to the west of south America?
The Galapagos Islands.
The islands in the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America are the?
Galapagos Islands
What cardinal direction would you steer your boat to travel from Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands lie approximately 1000 kms west of the mainland of Ecuador. So head West!
