Question

The marsupial Tasmanian "wolf" (Thylacinus) resembles its placental counterpart, the wolf (Canis) in appearance, though they are completely different species. What does this phenomenon exhibit? A. Allopatric speciation B. Sympatric speciation C. Adaptive radiation D. Convergent evolution

Answer 1

The correct answer would be D. Convergent evolution.

Convergent evolution refers to the independent evolution of organisms of unrelated species

It results in the evolution of similar traits in unrelated organisms as a result of adaptation towards similar environments or niches.

Thus, it results in the evolution of analogous organs (organs which have similar functions but different origins).

Similarly, Tasmanian "wolf" (Thylacinus) resembles wolf (Canis) in appearance as result of adaptation towards the similar environments or convergent evolution.

Answer 2

The phenomenon described in the question exhibits Convergent evolution. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "D". The meaning of convergent in this case is coming together from various directions. I hope the the answer comes to your help.