Ambergris is the secretion from the intestine of ............. used in the manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics.

Tachyglossus

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Physeter

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Solution

The correct option is C Physeter
Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey colour secreted by the digestive system of sperm whales or Physeter macroephalus. Freshly produced ambergris has a faecal odour but as it ages, it acquires a sweet, earthy scent fragrance and thus used in manufacturing perfumes.

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