Chapter 30, Problem 11STP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason for the existence of many different types of birds.

Introduction:

The birds are the warm-blooded animals, which are differentiated by the wings, beak, feathers and most of them have the ability to fly.

Explanation of Solution

The birds were evolved in the different regions of the world. The evolution of the birds in different regions exposed them to different habitats. The difference in the habitat of the organism while the process of speciation led to the divergence of different types of birds in different region. In addition to this, in the similar environment, the distribution and difference in the food resources also played a major role in diversification.