Evolution of Australian Biota (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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When did Australia sever its final connection with Antarctica?
When did Australia sever its final connection with Antarctica?
Approximately million years ago
What are sclerophyll plants?
What are sclerophyll plants?
Plants with hard, leathery leaves
What did the Murgon fossil site reveal about Australian mammals million years ago?
What did the Murgon fossil site reveal about Australian mammals million years ago?
Placental mammals & marsupials coexisted
Which group of mammals are egg-laying?
Which group of mammals are egg-laying?
Monotremes
What is convergent evolution?
What is convergent evolution?
Unrelated species evolve similar traits
Which Australian marsupial shows convergent evolution with the flying squirrel?
Which Australian marsupial shows convergent evolution with the flying squirrel?
Sugar glider
When were dingos introduced to Australia?
When were dingos introduced to Australia?
years ago
How did Australia's vegetation change as the climate became hotter and drier?
How did Australia's vegetation change as the climate became hotter and drier?
Rainforests to grasslands & deserts
Why is Australia unique regarding mammal groups?
Why is Australia unique regarding mammal groups?
Has all three mammal groups living together
What was Gondwana?
What was Gondwana?
Ancient southern supercontinent