Which one of the following animals is a connecting link between reptiles and mammals?

Platypus

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Bat

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Armadillo

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Frog

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Platypus
The duck-billed platypus is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal found in Tasmania and Australia. It swims with the help of its webbed feet and flattened tail. It has mammary glands but lacks nipples. It is a connecting link between reptiles and mammals as it has both characteristics of reptiles and mammals.
So, the correct answer is 'Platypus'

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which of the following is a connecting link between mammals and reptiles?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program