[Campbell Biology P.789] Based on the provided text, which pair correctly matches the bird t... | Practice Question

Based on the provided text, which pair correctly matches the bird type to its specialized beak function?

  • A: Parrots - Crushing beaks; Flamingoes - Strainer beaks
  • B: Parrots - Strainer beaks; Flamingoes - Crushing beaks
  • C: Both parrots and flamingoes have crushing beaks.
  • D: Both parrots and flamingoes have filter-feeding beaks.

Explanation

The text explicitly differentiates between parrot beaks, which are 'crushing beaks with which they can crack open hard nuts and seeds,' and flamingo beaks, which are 'filter feeders' with 'strainers' for 'captur ing food particles from the water.' Option A correctly matches these descriptions.