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Flightless birds belong to

A
Ratitae
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Neornithes
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Archaeornithes
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D
Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is A Ratitae
  • Ratitae is an order having modern flightless birds. These birds are considered more advanced than flight birds as flightless birds seem to be evolved from flight birds.
  • Neornithes refers to all modern birds grouped under Aves.
  • Archaeornithes were primitive reptile-like birds.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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