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The placental mammal which is similar to Australian marsupial spotted cuscus is
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Options:
  • A Lemur
  • B Bobcat
  • C Numbat
  • D Wolf
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The correct answer is: Lemur
In Australia, the placental mammals have evolved into varieties that appear similar to a corresponding marsupial. Examples of placental mammals and their corresponding marsupials are lemur: spotted cuscus, mole: marsupial mole, anteate: numbat, mouse: marsupial mouse, flying squirrel: flying phalanger, bobcat: Tasmanian tiger cat and wolf: Tasmanian wolf

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