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AIPMT MAINS2008Zoology-Evolution

AIPMT MAINS 2008 Zoology Ancestry of Birds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following in birds, indicates their reptilian ancestry?

A

Eggs with a calcareous shell

B

Scales on their hind limbs

C

Four-chambered heart

D

Two special chambers crop and gizzard in their digestive tract

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Scales on the hind limbs of birds are a characteristic inherited from their reptilian ancestors, as reptiles also have scales.

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