Relationship between Winter (Top Graph) and Summer (Bottom Graph) Temperatures Vs Beak Size (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Relationship between Winter (Top Graph) and Summer (Bottom Graph) Temperatures Vs Beak Size

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The top graph shows a correlation between beak size and winter minimum temperatures, with the smallest beaks relating to the coldest winters. The bottom graph shows no clear correlation for summer maximum temperatures.

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

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