In Australia, marsupials and placental mammals have evolved to share many similar characteristics. This type of evolution may be referred to as:

1. Adaptive Radiation 2. Divergent Evolution
3. Cyclical Evolution 4. Convergent Evolution
Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Level 2: 60%+
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A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?

1. Area with a large number of habitats having very low food supply
2. Area with a single type of vacant habitat
3. Area with many types of vacant habitats
4. Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species
Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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