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The term 'monotremes' refers to mammals that are:
Options
A Viviparous
B Oviparous
Correct Answer
C Pouch-bearing
D Placental
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Monotremes (e.g., platypus, echidna) are egg-laying mammals (oviparous). They are the only extant mammals that lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young.

Hint

These primitive mammals lay eggs instead of giving live birth.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1436 of 2214
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