NEETBotanyAnimal Kingdom
What is the most unique mammalian characteristic?
Options
- APresence of milk producing glands (mammary glands)
- BTwo pairs of limbs
- CExternal ears or pinnae
- DFour-chambered heart
Correct answer
A. Presence of milk producing glands (mammary glands)
Step-by-step solution
Mammals have two pairs of limbs, adapted for walking, running,climbing, burrowing, swimming or flying The most unique mammalian characteristic is the presence of milk producing glands (mammary glands) by which the young ones are nourished. Mammals have two pairs of limbs, adapted for walking, running,climbing, burrowing, swimming or flying.Sexes are separate in mammals and fertilization is internalViviparous - Macropus (Kangaroo), Pteropus (Flying fox), Camelus (Camel), Macaca (Monkey), Rattus (Rat), Canis (Dog), F