Which mammalian lineage includes the opossum and the kangaroo among its living members?

a. Marsupialia
b. Haplorhini
c. Rodentia
d. Strepsirhini


Ans: a. Marsupialia

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A. true B. false

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a. stabilizing selection b. directional selection c. disruptive selection d. artificial selection e. sexual selection

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