The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and radiating to other areas of geography is called ................ .
- AAdaptive radiation
- BNatural selection
- CMigration
- DDivergent evolution
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Match the following List-$I$ with List-$II$ regarding adaptive radiation in Australian marsupials:
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| $(b)$ Mouse | $(ii)$ Spotted cuscus |
| $(c)$ Mole | $(iii)$ Marsupial mole |
| $(d)$ Lemur | $(iv)$ Numbat |
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