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Bird eggs are

A

Alecithal

B

Isolecithal

C

Homolecithal

D

Telolecithal

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the classification of bird eggs based on the distribution of yolk. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Olecithal - B) Isolecithal - C) Homolecithal - D) Telolecithal 3. **Defining the Terms**: - **Olecithal**: Eggs with no yolk. - **Isolecithal**: Eggs with a uniform distribution of yolk throughout. - **Homolecithal**: Often used interchangeably with isolecithal, indicating equal yolk distribution. - **Telolecithal**: Eggs with a concentrated yolk at one end, leading to an uneven distribution. 4. **Analyzing Bird Eggs**: Bird eggs are characterized by having a significant amount of yolk, which is not evenly distributed. The yolk is primarily concentrated at one end of the egg. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and characteristics, bird eggs are classified as **telolecithal** due to the uneven distribution of yolk. 6. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is **D) Telolecithal**.
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