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Three genera Panthera (tiger, lion, leopard) and Felis (cats) are in family Felidae. Carnivora (animal order) includes Felidae and Canidae. Which class do these belong to?
AInsecta
BReptilia
CAves
DMammalia
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Mammalia
All carnivora are mammals → class Mammalia. Class Mammalia also includes order Primata. Order Carnivora is at a higher level than family but lower than class.
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