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Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution:

List-I (Placental Mammals) A. Lemur B. Bobcat C. Anteater D. Flying squirrel

List-II (Australian Marsupials) I. Flying phalanger II. Numbat III. Spotted cuscus IV. Tasmanian tiger cat

A

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

B

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

C

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

D

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the text and the referenced Figure 6.7 depicting convergent evolution between Placental mammals and Australian Marsupials:

  • Lemur (Placental) resembles the Spotted cuscus (Marsupial).
  • Bobcat (Placental) resembles the Tasmanian tiger cat (Marsupial).
  • Anteater (Placental) resembles the Numbat (Marsupial).
  • Flying squirrel (Placental) resembles the Flying phalanger (Marsupial). This phenomenon where different groups of organisms (Placentals and Marsupials) evolve similar adaptive features in similar habitats is called convergent evolution .
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