NEET Biology question

Which of the following characters does not fit for Class Aves?

(A)Skin is dry, without glands except oil/preen glands at the base of the tail.
(B)Alimentary canal has 2 additional chambers, crop and gizzard.
(C)Hindlimbs are modified for walking, swimming or clasping. Forelimbs are modified into wings.
(D)Beak has teeth.Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Birds possess a toothless, horny beak; teeth are absent in all modern birds, making statement (d) the one that does not fit Class Aves. Dry skin with only an oil/preen (uropygial) gland, a crop and gizzard in

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