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Structural Organisation in Animals

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Which of the following is the smallest taxonomic group of animals having a cranium, vertebral column, ventral heart, pulmonary respiration and two pairs of legs?

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Vertebrata

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Chordata

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Tetrapoda

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Gnathostomata

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Solution

The correct option is C
Tetrapoda

Tetrapoda is a superclass. It includes four classes: Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia. Superclass is a taxonomic unit which is just a rank above the class in taxonomic hierarchy.

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