JAMB - Biology (2025 - No. 3)

Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows.
The structure labelled I is adapted for
Explanation
These specialized beaks are perfectly adapted for reaching deep inside long, tubular flowers to sip or suck the nectar. This adaptation allows them to access a food source that many other birds and insects cannot reach, making them important pollinators. An example of bird which possesses such feature is the sun bird.
A. tearing: Tearing is typically associated with birds of prey (raptors) which have sharp, hooked beaks for ripping flesh.
B. sieving: Sieving is a feeding method used by birds like ducks, which use specialized beaks to filter small food items from water or mud.
C. boring: Boring (drilling) is done by birds like woodpeckers, which have strong, chisel-like beaks to make holes in wood for insects or nests.
The correct answer is option D - sucking
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