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Study the figures below and answer the following :
(a)Mention the specific geographical region where these organisms are found.
(b)Name and explain the phenomenon that has resulted in the evolution of such diverse species in the region.
(c )Explain giving reasons the existence of placental wolf and Tasmanian wolf sharing the same habitat.

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(a)Australian region.
(b)Adaptive radiation or divergent evolution .
(c )Placental wolf and Tasmanian wolf show parallel evolution. It refers to independent development of similar character in two animal groups of common ancestory living in similar habitats of different continents. Placental wolf is found is Asia and Tasmanian wolf in Australia .
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