NEETBotanyAnimal Kingdom
Which of the following is an example of an oviparous mammal?
Options
- AOrnithorhynchus (Platypus)
- BMacropus (Kangaroo)
- CPteropus (Flying fox)
- DCamelus (Camel)
Correct answer
A. Ornithorhynchus (Platypus)
Step-by-step solution
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.Mammals are homoiothermous.Viviparous - Macropus (Kangaroo), Pteropus (Flying fox), Camelus (Camel), Macaca (Monkey), Rattus (Rat), Canis (Dog), Felis (Cat), Elephas (Elephant),Equus (Horse), Delphinus (Common dolphin), Balaenoptera (Blue whale), Panthera tigris (Tiger), Panthera