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Diamonds and graphite are both made of pure carbon — just arranged differently.
Did you know?
Diamonds and graphite are both made of pure carbon — just arranged differently.
Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?
Ossified endoskeleton
Breathing using lungs
Viviparity
Warm blooded nature
To solve this problem, we need to identify which characteristic is not shared by both birds and mammals. Let's analyze each option:Option 1: Ossified endoskeleton - Both birds and mammals have an ossified (bony) endoskeleton. - This is a common feature shared by both groups.Option 2: Breathing using lungs - Both birds and mammals use lungs for breathing. - This is another shared characteristic.Option 3: Viviparity - Viviparity refers to giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs. - Most mammals are viviparous, but birds are oviparous (they lay eggs). - Therefore, viviparity is not a characteristic shared by both birds and mammals.Option 4: Warm blooded nature - Both birds and mammals are warm-blooded (endothermic), meaning they can regulate their body temperature internally. - This is a shared characteristic.Based on the analysis, the characteristic that is not shared by birds and mammals is viviparity.Therefore, the correct option is Option 3.
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