The Unique Marsupial Fauna of Australia Is Directly Attributable to That

question 63

Multiple Choice

The unique marsupial fauna of Australia is directly attributable to that continent's:

• A) extremely hot and dry climate
• B) location far south of the equator
• C) isolation
• D) lack of any large predator species

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