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(A) : Adaptive radiation (divergent evolution) is the process of evolution of different species from a common ancestor in a given geographical area,st

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(A) : Adaptive radiation (divergent evolution) is the process of evolution of different species from a common ancestor in a given geographical area,starting from a point and radiating to other areas of geography.As the original population increases in size,it spreads out from its center of origin to exploit new habitats and food sources.In time,this results in a number of populations,each adapted to its particular habitat.Eventually,these populations will differ from each other sufficiently to become new species.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$(a)$ Anteater	$(i)$ Marsupial mouse
$(b)$ Mouse	$(ii)$ Spotted cuscus
$(c)$ Mole	$(iii)$ Marsupial mole
$(d)$ Lemur	$(iv)$ Numbat

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Match the following List-$I$ with List-$II$ regarding adaptive radiation in Australian marsupials:

List-$I$ List-$II$

$(a)$ Anteater $(i)$ Marsupial mouse

$(b)$ Mouse $(ii)$ Spotted cuscus

$(c)$ Mole $(iii)$ Marsupial mole

$(d)$ Lemur $(iv)$ Numbat

What phenomenon is represented by the flying squirrel and the flying phalanger?

Identify the animal shown in the figure.

Describe various biogeographical evidences.

Two organisms occupying a particular geographical area (say desert) show similar adaptive strategies. Taking examples,describe the phenomenon.

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