JAMB Biology 2012 Question 46

Question 46

Adaptation

The short thick beak in birds is an adaptation for

  1. A.crushing seeds
  2. B.sucking nectar
  3. C.tearing flesh
  4. D.straining mud.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (crushing seeds)

Explanation

Seed-eating birds such as weaver birds have short, strong, thick beaks for cracking hard seeds.