JAMB Biology 1978 Question 8

Question 8

Animal Kingdom

A trawler on a fishing trip landed a type of animal with hairs on its body. This animal could have been

  1. A.an amphibian
  2. B.a reptile
  3. C.a shark
  4. D.a mammal
  5. E.a seagull
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a mammal)

Explanation

Hair is found only in mammals, e.g. whales, dolphins or seals caught at sea.