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In which of the following groups of animals is the body covered by dry and cornified skin with epidermal scales or scutes?

Options

  1. ATestudo, Neophron, Macropus
  2. BSalamandra, Hemidactylus, Pteropus
  3. CChelone, Calotes, Naja
  4. DBangarus, Columba, Crocodilus

Correct answer

C. Chelone, Calotes, Naja

Step-by-step solution

The presence of dry and cornified skin with epidermal scales or scutes is a characteristic feature of the class Reptilia. Let us evaluate the given options: Option (A): Testudo (Reptile), Neophron (Aves), Macropus (Mammal). Option (B): Salamandra (Amphibian), Hemidactylus (Reptile), Pteropus (Mammal). Option (C): Chelone (Reptile), Calotes (Reptile), Naja (Reptile). All three belong to the class Reptilia. Option (D): Bangarus (Reptile), Columba (Aves), Crocodilus (Reptile). Therefore, the group containing only rept

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