NEET 2026
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Animal Kingdom
NEET 2026 · Botany · Animal Kingdom
The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like...
The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures suited for swimming is known as :
Options
- AStruthio
- BNeophron
- CAptenodytes
- DPsittacula
Correct answer
C. Aptenodytes
Step-by-step solution
Aptenodytes is the scientific name for the penguin.
Penguins are flightless birds that have their forelimbs modified into paddle-like flippers, which are highly adapted for swimming.
Struthio (ostrich) is flightless but adapted for running.
Neophron (vulture) and Psittacula (parrot) are flying birds.
Answer: Aptenodytes
Penguins are flightless birds that have their forelimbs modified into paddle-like flippers, which are highly adapted for swimming.
Struthio (ostrich) is flightless but adapted for running.
Neophron (vulture) and Psittacula (parrot) are flying birds.
Answer: Aptenodytes