Which one of the following indicates reptilian ancestry in birds?

Correct answer: B. Eggs with a calcareous shell

  • A. Two special chambers crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
  • B. Eggs with a calcareous shell
  • C. Scales on their hind limbs
  • D. Four chambered heart

Explanation

Yes, both birds and reptiles lay eggs with a calcareous (calcium carbonate) shell, which provides protection and allows for gas exchange during embryonic development.

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