Which factor most likely caused animals and plants in India to differ greatly from species in nearby southeast Asia?
A) The species became separated by convergent evolution.
B) The climates of the two regions are similar.
C) India is in the process of separating from the rest of Asia.
D) India was a separate continent until 45 million years ago.

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India was a separate continent until about 45 million years ago, which led to a period of isolation. During this time, species in India evolved differently from those in Southeast Asia, resulting in the significant differences observed today.

Which Factor Most Likely Caused Animals and Plants in India