Pharyngeal pouches which are reduced gills are found in

Birds

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Mammals

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Reptiles

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Fishes

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Solution

The correct option is D Fishes
During embryonic development, pharyngeal pouches are formed from the endoderm between the pharyngeal arches. The pouches line up with the clefts and these thin segments become gills in fish.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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