The lower jaw is composed of only one large bone:

Correct answer: D. Mammals

  • A. Reptiles
  • B. Amphibian
  • C. Chondrichthyes
  • D. Mammals

Explanation

The lower Jaw of mammals consists of only one bone, the dentary, and the jaw hinge connects the dentary to the squamosal (flat) part of the temporal bone in the skull. Working together, these muscles permit up-and-down and side-to-side movements of the jaw,making chewing possible which is unique to mammals.

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