Compare and contrast monotremes and Metatheria (marsupials). Identify two representatives of each group. What will be an ideal response?


Both monotremes and marsupials belong to the clade Protheria.
Monotremes are egg laying mammals. Monotremes are represented by duck billed
platypus.The marsupials are pouched animals that bear their young live. Kangaroos represent
marsupials.

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a. Pantera b. Pantera Leo c. Pantera leo d. pantera Leo e. pantera leo

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