RE-NEET 2026 Zoology Adaptive Radiation MCQ Question with Solution

Adaptive radiation in placental mammals and Australian Marsupials, leading to similarity between distant species is an example of

A

convergent evolution

B

founder effect

C

genetic drift

D

divergent evolution

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Convergent evolution occurs when different species evolve similar traits independently, often due to similar environmental pressures.

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