The Australian Platypus Is a Member of the Prototheria Group

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Australian platypus is a member of the prototheria group. Therefore, it __________.

• A) gives birth to live young and feeds them from a nipple in an abdominal pouch
• B) lays eggs
• C) has a placenta
• D) does not produce milk

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