Chapter 32, Problem 3STP

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. Possessing wings, they are the only mammals capable of true flight. Bats fly with their long spread digits covered within a thin membrane.

Answer to Problem 3STP

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (c) Flight

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (c) Bats are the only mammal capable of true flight. They use flight for capturing prey, breeding, avoiding predators and migration. Their wings are highly specialized as per the needs of this species.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (a) Bats can see quite well using their eyes. They have advanced ears that give them a form of clear vision even in the dark because of their echo quality.

Option (b) bats don't have feathers, a membrane of their skin extends from their bodies and stretches across their fingers. They fly as they have quite flexible wings.

Option (d) all bats have incisors, canines, premolars and molars in their top and bottom jaws. The canines are the set of teeth commonly known as fangs.

Conclusion

Bats are the only mammal capable of true flight.