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Question: An Australian mole is actually a marsupial rather than a placental mammal like the North-American of...

An Australian mole is actually a marsupial rather than a placental mammal like the North-American of European mole. The two animals are similar in appearance because

A

There are practically no placental mammals in Australia

B

The selection pressures on both were similar

C

They have undergone a long period of coevolution

D

Marsupials and placental mammals are closely related

Answer

The selection pressures on both were similar