RE-NEET 2024 Zoology Convergent Evolution Match the Following Question
Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Lemur | (I) Flying phalanger |
| (B) Bobcat | (II) Numbat |
| (C) Anteater | (III) Spotted cuscus |
| (D) Flying squirrels | (IV) Tasmanian tiger cat |
A⁻III, B⁻IV, C⁻II, D⁻I
A⁻III, B⁻II, C⁻IV, D⁻I
A⁻IV, B⁻III, C⁻II, D⁻I
A⁻IV, B⁻II, C⁻III, D⁻I
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Convergent evolution occurs when different species develop similar traits independently, often due to similar environmental pressures. Lemurs and flying phalangers, bobcats and numbats, anteaters and spotted cuscus, flying squirrels and Tasmanian tiger cats are examples of such convergent evolution.
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