NEET2026Zoology-Animal Adaptations
NEET 2026 Zoology Bird Adaptations MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures suited for swimming is known as:
A
Struthio
B
Neophron
C
Aptenodytes
D
Psittacula
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Neophron is vulture and Psittacula is a parrot. Both perform flight. Struthio is ostrich and Aptenodytes is penguin. Both are flightless birds. In penguins, forelimbs are modified into flippers (paddle like structure) and are used for swimming.
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