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Polylecithal eggs are found in

A

Amphibians

B

Arthropods

C

Eutherians

D

Lung fishes

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Classification of Eggs**: Eggs can be classified based on the amount of yolk they contain. The four main types are: - **Alecithal**: Eggs with negligible or no yolk (e.g., mammals). - **Microlecithal**: Eggs with a very small amount of yolk (e.g., tunicates). - **Mesolecithal**: Eggs with a moderate amount of yolk (e.g., amphibians). - **Polylecithal**: Eggs with a large quantity of yolk (e.g., insects, birds, reptiles). 2. **Identify Polylecithal Eggs**: Polylecithal eggs are characterized by a high amount of yolk in their cytoplasm. This type of egg is typically found in organisms that require more nutrients for the developing embryo. 3. **List Organisms with Polylecithal Eggs**: The organisms known to have polylecithal eggs include: - Insects - Birds - Reptiles 4. **Analyze the Options Given**: If the question provides options, evaluate each one to determine if they are polylecithal: - **Amphibians**: Have mesolecithal eggs, not polylecithal. - **Arthropods**: (e.g., insects) have polylecithal eggs. - **Uterians**: Typically have alecithal eggs. - **Lungfishes**: Have mesolecithal eggs. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the classification and examples, polylecithal eggs are found in arthropods, which include insects, birds, and reptiles. **Final Answer**: Polylecithal eggs are found in arthropods (insects, birds, reptiles). ---
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