Question

According to Darwin, diversity as found in Australian marsupials is due to :

• A. Convergent evolution
• B. Adaptive radiation
• C. Parallel radiation
• D. Parallel evolution

Answer 1

The correct option is A Convergent evolution

Australian marsupials evolved due to convergent evolution. It is a process by which organisms evolve independently but with similar traits due to similar environment. Placental mammals and marsupials exhibits the same ecological niche in different parts of the world which got separated during continental drift.

So, the correct answer is 'Convergent evolution'