Tachyglossus aculeatus, also known as the short beaked Echidna, has a distinctive snout and a specialised tongue which it uses to catch its prey at a great speed. It is a connecting link between the two classes of sub-phylum vertebrata. Identify the two classes.

Reptilia and Aves

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Amphibia and Reptilia

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Aves and Mammalia

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Reptilia and Mammalia

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Solution

The correct option is B Reptilia and Mammalia
Tachyglossus aculeatus, also known as the short-beaked Echidna, has a distinctive snout and a specialized tongue which it uses to catch its prey at a great speed. It is a connecting link between the two classes of subphylum Vertebrata- reptilia and mammals. It is assumed to have evolved from a platypus-like ancestor.
So, the correct answer is 'Reptilia and Mammalia'.

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