Animal Kingdom Question 599

Question: Which one of the following statement of animals is correctly described with no single exception in it?

Options:

A) In chondrichthyes, notochord is persistent throughout life.

B) All mammals are viviparous and possess diaphragm for breathing.

C) All sponges are marine.

D) All reptiles possess scales, have a three chambered heart and are cold blooded (poikilothermal).

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Platypus is an oviparous mammal.

Spongilla and Euspongia are fresh water sponges.

Crocodiles have four chambered heart.

In the members of class chondrichthyes, the notochord is persistent throughout life.