Which of the following orders is characterized by the presence of legs bearing only two toes?

Struthioniformes

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Casuariiformes

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Apterygiformes

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Rheiformes

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Solution

The correct option is A Struthioniformes
Struthioniformes also known as Ratites consists of flightless birds like kiwi, ostrich, emu, Rhea and cassowary. They have strong legs with legs bearing only two toes. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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