Which pair shows convergent evolution?

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(A) Convergent evolution occurs when different species evolve similar traits independently as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or e

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Mole - Numbat

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(A) Convergent evolution occurs when different species evolve similar traits independently as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.In the context of Australian marsupials,adaptive radiation led to the development of various marsupials that resemble placental mammals from other parts of the world.The pair $Mole$ (a placental mammal) and $Numbat$ (a marsupial) is a classic example of convergent evolution,as both have evolved similar adaptations for burrowing and feeding on insects despite being phylogenetically distinct.

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