Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals? (1) Breathing using lungs (2) Viviparity (3) Warm blooded nature (4) Ossified endoskeleton

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Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?

(1) Breathing using lungs

(2) Viviparity

(3) Warm blooded nature

(4) Ossified endoskeleton

Answer:(2) Viviparity.
Aves are warm-blooded animals with feathers on their bodies and
forelimbs modified into wings for flying. Hind limbs are adapted for walking,
swimming, perching or clasping.
 The unique features of mammals are the presence
of mammary glands and hairs on the skin. They commonly exhibit viviparity.