A humming bird adapts to have a long beak to reach into the flower for nectar, and a butterfly develops a long tongue to reach into the same flower for nectar is an example of ___ evolution.

Maria wanted to grow a fern in her backyard. acting on a suggestion from a friend, she collected brown dots from the underside of a fern's leaves and then potted them. after a few days, maria saw small fern leaves erupting from the pot. which statement explains this phenomenon? a. the fern transitioned from gametophyte generation to sporophyte generation. b. the fern grew as a result of mitosis. c. the fern transitioned from sporophyte generation to gametophyte generation. d. the fern grew to be genetically identical to its parent plant.

Which of the following are false concerning microbes? a. microbes generate oxygen through photosynthesis.b. the primary role of microbes on the planet involves causing disease in animals and humans.c. microbes produce vitamins in the intestines.d. microbes play a role in breaking down waste and decomposing dead organisms.

Which of the following occurs after a natural or unnatural disturbance in an ecosystem