Question

Choose the incorrect option from the following.

• A. Lizard (reptile) - Oviparous
• B. Parrot (bird) - Oviparous
• C. Whale (mammal) - Viviparous
• D. Shark (mammal) - Oviparous

Answer 1

The correct option is D Shark (mammal) - Oviparous

Sharks are examples of ovoviviparous organisms. In such organisms, the egg is present within the body after fertilisation and the egg hatches within the body and the organisms give birth to the young ones. Sharks are cartilaginous fishes, not mammals.

Lizards and parrots are oviparous animals which lay eggs.

Whales are viviparous animals which give birth to young ones.