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 45 million years ago, which allowed species to evolve and diverge in isolation from those in Southeast Asia. This period of geographic separation, known as the Indian subcontinent's isolation, resulted in the development of unique animals and plants that differ greatly from species in nearby Southeast Asia.

Which Factor Most Likely Caused Animals and Plants in India