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Which of the following character does not belong to class-Reptilia?

A

They lays macrolecithal eggs

B

They are warm-blooded animals

C

They are creeping and burrowing type

D

Monocondylic skull

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To determine which character does not belong to the class Reptilia, we will analyze each of the provided options step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first character - "They lay macrolycithal eggs." - Reptiles are known to lay eggs that contain a large amount of yolk, which are referred to as macrolycithal eggs. This characteristic is indeed true for reptiles. - **Conclusion**: This character belongs to class Reptilia. ### Step 2: Analyze the second character - "They are warm-blooded animals." - Reptiles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning they cannot regulate their body temperature internally and rely on external environmental conditions to maintain their body temperature. - **Conclusion**: This character does not belong to class Reptilia. ### Step 3: Analyze the third character - "They are creeping and burrowing type." - Many reptiles, such as snakes and certain lizards, exhibit creeping and burrowing behaviors. This characteristic is true for many members of the class Reptilia. - **Conclusion**: This character belongs to class Reptilia. ### Step 4: Analyze the fourth character - "Monocondylic skull." - Reptiles possess a monocondylic skull, which means they have a single occipital condyle at the base of the skull. This is a defining feature of reptiles. - **Conclusion**: This character belongs to class Reptilia. ### Final Conclusion Based on the analysis, the character that does not belong to class Reptilia is: **"They are warm-blooded animals."**
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