What makes the ecosystem of the Galapagos Island different than those found on large continentals?  Upon what did Charles Darwin's original research on finches of the Galapagos Island focus?

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.