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Parallel evolution of marsupials in Aust...

Parallel evolution of marsupials in Australian region and placentals in other parts of the world shows that

A

Natural selection can lead to similar adaptations for survival in the similar habitats

B

Unrelated groups mimic each other

C

The similarity between placentals and marsupials has no evolutionary significance

D

None of these

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