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Question
How are the reproductive characteristics of mammals different from those of aves?
Answer in Brief
Solution
Mammals | Aves | |
1. | Mammals have paired sex organs, eggs are small with little or no yolk. | They are oviparous and lay eggs. |
2. | They are viviparous and give birth to young ones. | The formation of the placenta is not seen. The embryo is nourished, by egg yolk. The egg has an abundant quantity of yolk. |
3. | Formation of placenta is a special feature. The tissue connects the foetus to maternal tissues. |
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