What is an example of convergent evolution?

What is an example of convergent evolution?
  1. Placental mammals in Australia evolving into varieties of placental mammals that are similar to corresponding marsupials
  2. Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Islands
  3. Australian marsupials
  4. Fish in the Great Barrier Reef

Solution

The example of convergent evolution is that of placental mammals in Australia evolving into varieties of placental mammals that are similar to corresponding marsupials, such as the placental wolf and the Tasmanian wolf:marsupial.

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