Question

Refer to the given figures A-D and select the incorrect statement regarding them.

• A. A is a homoiotherm in which pinnae are absent.
• B. B is a poikilotherm in which preen glands are present at the base of tail.
• C. C is a mammal having 12 pairs of cranial nerves.
• D. D is cold blooded having a monocondylic skull.

Answer 1

The correct option is B B is a poikilotherm in which preen glands are present at the base of tail.

In the given figure B refers to Ostrich belonging to Class Aves. Birds are warm blooded i.e., homoiothermous. They have preen glands or oil glands at the base of their tail.