Instead of platelets, the non-mammals possess clotting factor in.

Nucleated cells called thrombocytes

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The correct option is A Nucleated cells called thrombocytes
Only mammals have Platelets. Non-mammals possess thrombocytes which are nucleated cells which have been shown to have a haemostatic function paralleling that of mammalian platelets.

So, the correct answer is 'Nucleated cells called thrombocytes'.

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