Which of the following expel imperfectly developed embryo out the body :

Correct answer: C. Metatherian

  • A. Prototherians
  • B. Eutherians
  • C. Metatherian
  • D. All of above

Explanation

Metatherians, also known as marsupials, are a group of mammals that give birth to relatively undeveloped embryos. These embryos are then transferred to a pouch or marsupium, where they continue their development outside the mother's body. This process is known as marsupial reproduction.

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