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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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Which of the following is an example of an evolutionary process leading to endemism?
Options
A A bird flying across a river to feed
B Lemurs being found only in Madagascar
Correct Answer
C A fish swimming from a river to the sea
D Humans introducing a new species to an island
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text uses lemurs of Madagascar as an example of endemism resulting from evolutionary history. Humans introducing species (D) usually leads to invasion, not natural endemism.

Hint

Endemic species are those found in one place and nowhere else.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 281 of 737
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