Aquatic mammals belong to the order _

Correct answer: A. Cetacea

  • A. Cetacea
  • B. Pholidote
  • C. Chiroptera
  • D. Proboscidea

Explanation

Option A is correct.Aquatic mammals belong to the order Cetacea. Cetaceans are a group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies, flippers, and lack of hind limbs. Cetaceans are also known for their intelligence and complex social behavior. The other options are orders of mammals that are not aquatic: Pholidota is the order of mammals that includes pangolins. Pangolins are scaly mammals that are found in Africa and Asia. Chiroptera is the order of mammals that includes bats. Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Proboscidea is the order of mammals that includes elephants. Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth.

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