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Centrolecithal eggs are characteristic of

A

Frog

B

Mammals

C

Insecta

D

Star fish

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Centrolecithal Eggs**: - Centrolecithal eggs are characterized by having yolk concentrated in the center of the egg. This is a specific type of egg classification based on the distribution of yolk. 2. **Types of Egg Distribution**: - Eggs can be classified based on yolk distribution into three main types: - **Isolecithal (or Homolecithal)**: Yolk is evenly distributed throughout the egg. - **Telolecithal**: Yolk is concentrated at one pole of the egg. - **Centrolecithal**: Yolk is concentrated in the center of the egg. 3. **Identifying Organisms with Centrolecithal Eggs**: - The question asks for the organisms that exhibit centrolecithal eggs. - Upon examination, centrolecithal eggs are primarily found in **insects**. 4. **Examples of Other Egg Types**: - To further clarify, it's helpful to know examples of the other types: - **Telolecithal eggs** are found in organisms such as fishes, amphibians (like frogs), reptiles, and birds. - **Isolecithal eggs** are characteristic of mammals. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the answer to the question "Centrolecithal eggs are characteristic of" is **insects**.
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