Question

please help, picture below, urgently!

Answer 1

you're looking for the graph in which an initial population (dotted line) separates (or diverges) into two populations with different beak sizes.

Answer 2

so graph C?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

The y-axis is the % of individuals with the trait, to the highest points represent the average of the beak shape.

Answer 5

can you explain?

Answer 6

I think it might not be C actually.

Answer 7

I';m confused now, why wouldnt it be C?

Answer 8

I'm pretty sure that it is C, assuming that a beak size correlates to a type of food.

Answer 9

we're going with C then!
can yalll help w/ another?

Answer 10

@iSpiffy2wice The graphs show the average beak shape, let's say beak depth, vs. how common that is in the population. So, the highest points on the curves are the average beak depth for that curve. A curve=a population.

The two different line types represent the change in the beak depth in the population over time.

@aaronq The only reason I say it might not be C is that shows two means with a zero overlap, which is indicative of speciation. However, after re-reading the question and material I think that is more of an analysis than the question wants and that it is C.

Answer 11

I think you're right about this, "indicative of speciation". I dont remember all of these details, but considering the simplicity of the question, it's safe to go with C.

If it was an short/long answer type of question, then further arguments against C being correct would be suitable.