Horny epidermal scales, clawed digits and shelled eggs are characteristics of

Birds

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Reptiles

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Mammals

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Fishes

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Solution

The correct option is B Reptiles
The reptilian skin is covered with scales or scutes. They are basically derivatives of the epidermis. They also possess clawed digits and have shelled eggs. Some of them also show parental care.
So, the correct answer is 'Reptiles'.

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The characters given below are associated with - .

i). Body covered by dry and cornified skin, epidermal scales or scutes.

ii). No external ears.

iii). Crawling or creeping habit.

iv). 3-chambered Heart.

v). Eggs with yolk.

Name two classes of chordates in which clawed digits are present.

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