Multiple choice

Tasmanian Wolf is a marsupial while Wolf is a placental mammal. This shows

  1. Convergent evolution

  2. Divergent evolution

  3. Parallelism

  4. Inheritance of acquired characters

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Parallel evolution occurs when two related or similar species evolve independently in similar environments, acquiring similar adaptations. The Tasmanian wolf and the placental wolf are classic examples of this phenomenon.