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Example of convergent evolution is

A

Darwin finches and marsupial mouse

B

Placental wolf and Tasmania wolf

C

Placental wolf and Darwin finches

D

Tasmanian wolf and marsupial mouse

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Convergent Evolution**: - Convergent evolution occurs when organisms from different evolutionary backgrounds develop similar traits or features. This typically happens because they adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. 2. **Identifying Key Characteristics**: - In convergent evolution, the organisms involved have different ancestors but exhibit similar structures or functions. It is essential to differentiate this from divergent evolution, where organisms with a common ancestor evolve different traits. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question provides several options, and we need to identify which pair of organisms exemplifies convergent evolution. - We will look for pairs that have similar structures or functions but different evolutionary origins. 4. **Evaluating the Examples**: - **Option 1**: Darwin finches (birds) and marsupial mouse (mammals) - These cannot be compared as they belong to different classes (birds vs. mammals). - **Option 2**: Placental wolf and Tasmanian wolf - Both are mammals but belong to different lineages (placental vs. marsupial), making this a potential example of convergent evolution. - **Option 3**: Marsupial mouse and Tasmanian wolf - Both are marsupials, so this is an example of divergent evolution, not convergent. - **Option 4**: Another unrelated pair that does not fit the criteria. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct example of convergent evolution from the provided options is the **placental wolf and Tasmanian wolf**. They have similar structures and functions (both are wolves) but evolved from different ancestral lines (placental vs. marsupial). **Final Answer**: The example of convergent evolution is **placental wolf and Tasmanian wolf**. ---
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