Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is

Question

Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is (A) more than that of rabbit (B) less than that of rabbit (C) same as that of whale (D) more than that of horse.

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Camels have 7 cervical vertebrae like that of whales. Almost all mammals have 7 cervical vertebrae, The only exceptions are the manatee and the 2-toed sloth. They only have 6 cervical vertebrae. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Q. Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is

more than that of rabbit

less than that of rabbit

same as that of whale

more than that of horse.

Camels have 7 cervical vertebrae like that of whales. Almost all mammals have 7 cervical vertebrae, The only exceptions are the manatee and the 2-toed sloth. They only have 6 cervical vertebrae. Thus, the correct answer is option A.