The given diagram of marsupials of Australia provides an example of:
A
Convergent evolution
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B
Recapitulation
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C
Divergent evolution
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D
Parallel evolution
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Solution
The correct option is C Divergent evolution The given diagram of marsupials of Australia provides an example of divergent evolution. Divergent evolution is the accumulation of differences between groups which can lead to the formation of new species. It is usually due to diffusion of the same species to different and isolated environments which blocks the gene flow among the distinct populations allowing differentiated fixation of characteristics through genetic drift and natural selection.