Q. Superficial meroblastic cleavage occurs in

A) Reptiles
B) Birds
C) Mammals
D) Insects
Explanation

The amount of yolk determines the type of cleavage in the egg. In superficial meroblastic cleavage, the cleavage remains restricted to the peripheral portion of the egg. This type of cleavage occurs in arthropods especially insects. i.e., centrolecithal eggs.

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