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Which one of the following sets of animals belong to a single taxonomic group ?

A

Cuttlefish, jellyfish, silverfish, dogfish, starfish

B

bat, pigeon, butterfly

C

Monkey, chimpanzee, Man

D

Silkworm, tapeworm, earthworm

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The correct Answer is:
C
Monkey, chimpanzee and man belong to a single taxonomic group, i.e, mammals because all of them possess the following characters.
(i) Milk producing mammary glands.
(ii) Two pairs of limbs.
Presence of external ears. (iv) Viviparity.
(v) Skin possessing hair.
Whereas,
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