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A marine mammal of order Carnivora is...

A marine mammal of order Carnivora is

A

Otter

B

Walrus

C

Porpoise

D

Both B and C .

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To solve the question "A marine mammal of order Carnivora is", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question is asking for a marine mammal that belongs to the order Carnivora. Carnivora includes animals that primarily eat meat. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Otter - B) Walrus - C) Porpoise - D) Both B and C 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Otter**: Otters are indeed carnivorous, but they are primarily terrestrial (land) mammals, not marine mammals. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Walrus**: Walruses are large marine mammals that belong to the order Carnivora. They are found in marine environments and are carnivorous, primarily feeding on marine invertebrates. - **Porpoise**: Porpoises are also marine mammals and belong to the order Carnivora. They are carnivorous, feeding on fish and other marine organisms. 4. **Determine the Correct Answer**: Since both walrus and porpoise are marine mammals that belong to the order Carnivora, the correct answer is both B and C. 5. **Final Conclusion**: The correct option is D) Both B and C.
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