Convergence: Marsupials and Placentals

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Science and Technology

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WGBH Educational Foundation

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Teachers' Domain

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This graphic illustrates some of the marsupial mammals in Australia and placental mammals in North America. Even though they are not closely related, these mammals look alike because they have adapted to similar ecological roles. From The Human Evolution Coloring Book by by Adrienne Zihlman.

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Learning Module

Languages:

English

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Curriculum Standards, Readings

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