NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The differences between the species of animals, such as the beaks of different birds, are called genes.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you look at different bird beaks, you’re seeing a great example of something called adaptation. Adaptations are traits that developed to perform a certain function and allow organisms to thrive in their environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -BirdType of beakPurposeParrotHookedTo crack fruits and nutsHumming birdLong and thinTo suck nectarCraneLongTo catch fishes in waterWoodpeckerLong and strongTo remove layers of bark and eat insects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Birds have different kinds of beak depending on their eating habits. For example-Humming bird has a long beak to suck nectar from flowers while parrots have a hook shaped beak to scoop fruit pulp.

Detailed explanation-5: -Varieties of beak shapes and sizes are an adaptation for the different types of foods that birds eat. In general, thick, strong conical beaks are great at breaking tough seeds, and are found on seed-eating birds such as cardinals, finches, and sparrows.