Which one of the following sets of animals belongs to a single taxonomic group?
a. Cuttlefish, Jellyfish, Silverfish, Dogfish, Starfish
b. Bat, Pigeon, Butterfly
c. Monkey, Chimpanzee, Man
d. Silkworm, Tapeworm, Earthworm
Ans- The answer is the option (c), Monkey, Chimpanzee, Man.
Explanation:
Monkey, chimpanzee, and man belong to a single taxonomic group. That is mammals because all of them possess the following features.
(i) Milk-producing mammary glands.
(ii) Two pairs of limbs.
(iii) Presence of external ears.
(iv) Viviparity.
(v) Skin possessing hair.