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The given group of animals belong to Gnathostomata and bear limbs are :

A

Myxine , Clarius, Exocoetus

B

Icthyophis, Hippocampus ,Bufo

C

Hyla, Chelone , Corvus,

D

Chelone, Betta, psittacula

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To solve the question regarding the group of animals that belong to Gnathostomata and bear limbs, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Classification**: - Gnathostomata refers to jaw-bearing organisms, which are part of the subphylum Vertebrata. - Vertebrates are divided into two main groups: Agnatha (jawless) and Gnathostomata (jawed). 2. **Identify Superclasses**: - Within Gnathostomata, there are two superclasses: - **Pisces** (fishes) - **Tetrapoda** (limb-bearing organisms) 3. **Define Tetrapoda**: - Tetrapoda includes four classes: - Amphibia (frogs, toads) - Reptilia (turtles, lizards) - Aves (birds) - Mammalia (mammals) 4. **Evaluate the Given Options**: - **Option 1**: Myxine (hagfish) - This belongs to Cyclostomata, not Gnathostomata. Incorrect. - **Option 2**: Ichthyophis (a limbless amphibian) - While it belongs to Amphibia (Tetrapoda), it is limbless. Incorrect. - **Option 3**: Hyla (tree frog), Cheloni (turtle), Corvus (crow) - All belong to Gnathostomata and are limb-bearing. Correct. - **Option 4**: Cheloni (turtle), Betta (fighting fish), Sitakilla (parrot) - Betta is a fish (Pisces), not limb-bearing. Incorrect. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is **Option 3**: Hyla, Cheloni, and Corvus, as they all belong to Gnathostomata and bear limbs.
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