Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?
Warm-blooded
Hair or fur
Laying eggs
Mammary glands
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?
Step 1: Understand what mammals are. Mammals are a group of animals that usually have fur or hair and produce milk to feed their young.
Step 2: Identify the common characteristics of mammals. These include live births (most mammals), mammary glands (which produce milk), and warm-bloodedness.
Step 3: Note that while most mammals give live birth, some, like the platypus and echidna, lay eggs. However, this is not a characteristic that applies to all mammals.
Step 4: Determine which option does not fit the common characteristics of mammals. The option that mentions egg-laying as a defining feature is NOT a characteristic of all mammals.
