Animal Kingdom Question 115

Question: Which one has a poison gland [RPMT 1995]

Options:

A) Wall lizard

B) Scoliodon

C) Rat snake

D) Male platypus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In male platypus a grooved erectile poison spine is present on the tarsus which is served by a poison gland in the thigh.

The poison is used to immobilized a female during coition.