Mammals usually have external ears or pinnae but one of the following mammals has no pinna, which one is that?
A
Echidna
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B
Erinaceus
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C
Pteropus
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D
Funambulus
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Solution
The correct option is D Echidna Echidna known as 'spiny anteater', belong to the familyofTachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals. They are found in Australia and New Guinea. The external ear, pinna is absent in them. Hence, option A is correct.