Over many generations, a certain species of hummingbird has developed traits, including a small body, brightly colored feathers, a long, narrow beak, and the ability to drop its body temperature while it sleeps. which of these characteristics is most likely a trait that developed in response to available food sources?

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Aria Ellison

18 July, 02:35

Over many generations, a certain species of hummingbird has developed traits, including a small body, brightly colored feathers, a long, narrow beak, and the ability to drop its body temperature while it sleeps. which of these characteristics is most likely a trait that developed in response to available food sources?

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Barrett Nolan · Answer 1

Considering the answers;

A. small body

B. Drop in body temperature

C. Long, narrow beak

D. Brightly colored feathers

The answer would be C. long, narrow beak

The characteristics that is most likely a trait that developed in response to available food source is long, narrow beak.

These are examples of acquired traits, acquired traits are characteristic or traits that produces a phenotype that is a result of an environment influence. They are not coded for in the DNA of an individual and thus cannot be passed down to offspring during reproduction.