Mammary glands are a defining feature of which class of animals? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Mammary glands are a defining feature of which class of animals?
A. Amphibia
B. Mammalia
C. Aves
D. Reptilia
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mammalia is the only class of animals that possess mammary glands, which produce milk to nourish their young ones. Other defining features of mammals include the presence of hair on the skin, external pinnae (ear flaps), a four-chambered heart, and being warm-blooded (homeothermic). Examples include humans, whales, and bats.

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