The American flying squirrel and the flying phalanger of Australia live in similar environments and look very similar. However, they are not closely related. Their resemblance is most likely an example of

PATTERNS OF EVOLUTION

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A	sexual selection
B	temporal isolation
C	convergent evolution
D	divergent evolution

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -As they have some common traits, these animals are an example of ‘convergent evolution’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The resemblance between flying squirrel and flying phalanger with reference to their evolution proves the occurrence of convergent evolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -The resemblance is that the flying phalanger is an Australian marsupial and the flying squirrel is a placental mammal, and they resemble each other. Flying phalanger and flying squirrel are an example of convergent evolution, as they are not related but still have similar characteristics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flying squirrel and flying phalanger show convergent evolution.

Detailed explanation-5: -Terms in this set (40) The Australian flying phalanger is a marsupial flying squirrel. Its appearance, behavior, environment and diet closely resemble those of the American flying squirrel, a placental mammal.

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