Evolution Question 1
Question: Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.
(1) Lemur, Anteater, Wolf
(2) Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole
(3) Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
(4) Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat
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Answer: (3) Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
Explaination-
This process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiation. Darwin’s finches represent one of the best examples of this phenomenon.
