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The owl is able to rotate its head completely around because of the presence of

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dicondylic skull
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monocondylic skull
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polycondylic skull
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B monocondylic skull
The skull can be divided into monocondylic and dicondylic.
Monocondylic skull contains 1 occipital condyle and is found in reptiles and birds.
Dicondylic skull contains 2 occipital condyles and is found in mammals and amphibians.
Polycondylic skulls are generally not found.

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