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Question
The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures suited for swimming is known as:
Options
A.Struthio
B.Neophron
C.Aptenodytes
D.Psittacula
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Flightless swimming bird — penguin (paddle-like forelimbs)]
• Neophron is vulture and Psittacula is a parrot. Both perform flight.
- Struthio is ostrich and Aptenodytes is penguin. Both are flightless birds.
- In penguins, forelimbs are modified into flippers (paddle like structure) and are used for swimming. In ostriches, forelimbs are small and used for balance while running, not for swimming.
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