RE-NEET2026Zoology-Evolution
RE-NEET 2026 Zoology Adaptive Radiation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
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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