Question

Which of the following is not an example of evolution by anthropogenic action?

• A. Industrial melanism
• B. Pesticide resistant varieties
• C. Herbicide resistant varieties
• D. Australian marsupials within Australian island

Answer 1

The correct option is D Australian marsupials within Australian island

Antropogenic action are the activities that are produced or caused by humans, used in a negative way. Two examples of evolution by anthropogenic action are industrial melanism, overuse of weedicides and pesticides.

Adaptive radiation of marsupials in Australia, convergent evolution of placental mammals in Australia, evolution of finches in Galapagos islands are examples of evolution due to environmental changes and do not involve human intervention.

Herbicide resistant weeds, drug resistant eukaryotes and man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs are examples of evolution by anthropogenic action.

So, the correct answer is "option D".