Question

Order Insectivora belongs to

• A. Class mammalia
• B. Class insecta
• C. Phylum arthropoda
• D. Phylum echinodermata

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Class mammalia

Order Insectivora belongs to the Class Mammalia as they are small, furry mammals. Like all other mammals, they give birth to young ones, have mammary glands and diaphragm.

General Characteristics of Insectivora are:

1. They are the Third largest group of Mammals.

2. They are very small in size.

3. Their skin is covered with fur or spines.

So the correct answer is 'Class Mammalia'.