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Kidneys of birds are

A

pronephic

B

mesonephric

C

archinephaic

D

metanephric

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Types of Kidneys**: - The first step is to understand the different types of kidneys present in vertebrates: Pronephric, Mesonephric, Archinephric, and Metanephric. 2. **Identifying the Kidney Type in Birds**: - Among these types, we need to identify which one is characteristic of birds. It is known that birds possess metanephric kidneys. 3. **Function of Metanephric Kidneys**: - Metanephric kidneys are the functional kidneys in adult birds, responsible for excretion. 4. **Embryonic Development**: - During embryonic development, birds initially form mesonephric kidneys, which are later modified or lost as they develop into adult birds. 5. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - Pronephric: This is the first stage of kidney development and is not found in adult birds. - Mesonephric: This is the adult kidney in some other vertebrates but not in birds. - Archinephric: This refers to the ancestral kidney type and is not applicable to birds. - Metanephric: This is the correct type of kidney found in adult birds. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the information and elimination of incorrect options, we conclude that the kidneys of birds are metanephric. ### Final Answer: The kidneys of birds are **metanephric**. ---
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