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1
Q

When did the divergence of Eutherian and Marsupials occur ?

A

Around 70 Million years after mammals appeared from Cynodonts.

2
Q

What were early eutherian phylogeny’s based on ?

Why is this incorrect ?

A

Behavioural and morphological similarities between species

Due to convergent evolution not a common ancestor

3
Q

List the 4 super orders of Eutherians.

A

Afrotheria
Xenarthra
Laurasiatheria
Eurchontoglires