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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Birds are classified under the class Aves due to which adaptation?
Options
A Presence of scales
B Feathers and hollow bones for flight
Correct Answer
C External fertilization
D Dual circulatory system
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Birds (Aves) are defined by the presence of feathers, which are modified scales, and hollow, pneumatized bones that reduce weight for flight.

Hint

No other living vertebrates possess feathers.

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