Ornithorhynchus and Tachyglossus monotreme mammals are found in

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Solution

The correct option is C Australia
The platypus (Ornithorhynchus) also known as the duck-billed platypus is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia. Echidna (Tachyglossus) is also egg laying mammal found exclusive in Australia. The primitive mammals are found only in Australia region due to the geographical isolation. Hence, option C is correct.

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