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Diamonds and graphite are both made of pure carbon — just arranged differently.
Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation
Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole
Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat
Lemur, Anteater, Wolf
To solve this problem, we need to identify the correct group of Australian marsupials that exhibit adaptive radiation. Adaptive radiation is the process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms, particularly when a change in the environment makes new resources available, creates new challenges, or opens new environmental niches.Let's analyze each option:Option 1: Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole - The Tasmanian wolf (Thylacine) is a marsupial, but the Bobcat is not a marsupial; it is a placental mammal. - The Marsupial mole is indeed a marsupial, but the presence of the Bobcat makes this group incorrect.Option 2: Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger - All three are marsupials native to Australia. - The Numbat is an insectivorous marsupial, the Spotted cuscus is an arboreal marsupial, and the Flying phalanger is a gliding marsupial. - This diversity in lifestyle and habitat is indicative of adaptive radiation.Option 3: Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat - The Mole and Flying squirrel are not marsupials; they are placental mammals. - The Tasmanian tiger cat (Dasyurus) is a marsupial, but the presence of non-marsupials makes this group incorrect.Option 4: Lemur, Anteater, Wolf - None of these are marsupials; they are placental mammals. - This group is incorrect for Australian marsupials.Therefore, the correct group of Australian marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation is Option 2: Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger.
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