JAMB - Biology (2025 - No. 3)

Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows.

The structure labelled I is adapted for

tearing
sieving
boring
sucking

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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