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Tasmanian wolf is a marsupial while wolf is a placental mammal. This shows

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Divergent evolution

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Convergent evolution

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Inheritance of acquired characters

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Convergent evolution
Marsupials in Australia and placental mammals in North America show convergent evolution. These two subclasses of mammal have adapted in similar ways to a particular food supply, locomotor skill or climate.

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