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MULTIPLE CHOICE Question 7 On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin made many observations about the plants and animals. Which of the following statements best supports the theory of evolution by natural selection?

MULTIPLE CHOICE Question 7 On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin made many observations about the plants and animals. Which of the following statements best supports the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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