A certain species of seed-eating bird lives on a remote island. Many young have recently been born with shorter beaks that can crush seeds more quickly. What factor is most likely responsible for this adaptation?
A. A decrease in competition for shelter.
B. A decrease in temperature.
C. An increase in competition for food.
D. An increase in predators.

C)

Explanation:

The beaks are in direct correlation with the type of or amount of food they are consuming.

1: the largest region of the brain is the:

  cerebrum

2. the term "psychology" literally means:

the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind.

3. the area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is t

medulla oblongata

4. the structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:

spinal cord

5. the three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:

meninges

6. the cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called

nerves

7. a group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:

ganglions or ganglia (pl.) “literal meaning knot”

8. the term that means spinal cord inflammation is:

myel/itis