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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which mammal group is oviparous?
Options
A Eutherians
B Metatherians
C Prototherians
Correct Answer
D Therapsids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Prototherians (monotremes) are the only mammals that are oviparous (egg-laying), including platypuses and echidnas.

Hint

Consider which mammal group lays eggs.

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