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Select the correct match regarding adaptive radiation of Australian marsupials corresponding to placental mammals

A

Numbat - Flying Squirrel

B

Tasmanian Wolf - Bobcat

C

Marsupial mouse - Mole

D

Spotted Cuscus - Lemur

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the NCERT text and the associated Figure (Figure 6.7 in the source) illustrating convergent evolution, placental mammals and Australian marsupials show similarities due to evolution in similar habitats. The correct corresponding pairs are:

  • Spotted Cuscus (Marsupial) corresponds to Lemur (Placental Mammal).
  • Numbat (Marsupial) corresponds to Anteater (Placental).
  • Tasmanian Wolf (Marsupial) corresponds to Wolf (Placental).
  • Marsupial Mouse (Marsupial) corresponds to Mouse (Placental).
  • Flying Phalanger (Marsupial) corresponds to Flying Squirrel (Placental).
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