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InGodITrust
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Message 48 of 48 (520792)
08-24-2009 2:29 AM
Reply to: Message 47 by Dr Adequate
05-10-2009 11:27 PM


How Much Did Beaks Shrink?
How dramatically did the beaks shrink in this 2003 episode?
I found one article that gave the results of the Grants' measurements from earlier episodes, but not the 2003 drought.
IIRC the 1970's drought resulted in a 4% increase in beak size (with no competion from the large ground finch). And in the 1980's the beaks size dropped something like 2.5%. Was the 2003 change within that range, or more dramatic?
Thanks---IGIT

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