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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The presence of a single skull hole behind the eye is a characteristic of:
Options
A Reptiles
B Early Therapsids
C Mammals
Correct Answer
D Dinosaurs
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammals are characterized by a single skull hole behind each eye (temporal fenestra), a feature that distinguishes them from other amniotes and relates to jaw muscle attachment.

Hint

Consider the skull morphology that defines mammals.

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