Exploring the World of Mammals

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Delve into the diverse world of mammals, characterized by unique features like specialized teeth, hair, and mammary glands. Learn about the different groups of mammals, from primitive monotremes to specialized placental mammals. Witness the fascinating adaptations of marsupials, placentals, and various orders like Rodentia, Chiroptera, and Carnivora. Explore the remarkable variety of mammals, including marine pinnipeds and advanced primates like monkeys and humans.


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  1. Mammals Chapter 36

  2. Section 1 Five key characteristics Some hair Diverse & specialized teeth Endothermic Mammary Glands placenta

  3. Section 1 Mammals have diverse, specialized teeth 1. Molars 2. Incisors 3. Premolars 4. canine

  4. Section 1 Mammary glands are used for milk production Weaning is done when baby animal can feed on their own

  5. Section 2 Todays Mammals 1. Most primitive 2. Order of Monotremata 3. Three living species a. Platypus b. Two species of Echidna Monotremes

  6. Marsupials Include wombats, kangaroos, wallaroos, koalas, and opossums Are born days or weeks after fertilization and fully develop in a pouch

  7. Placental Mammals Placenta - allows diffusion of nutrients and oxygen into the fetus Gestation Period - time when fetus is developing

  8. Todays Placentals Rodentia 40% of placentals Teeth grow continually and are used for gnawing Mice, rat, squirrel

  9. Chiroptera Bats the only mammal capable of flight

  10. Insectivora Eats insects Includes the mighty shrew

  11. Carnivora Eat mostly meat Include cats, dogs, bears, raccoons

  12. Pinnipedia Marine carnivores Have flippers, insulating layer of blubber Include the walrus

  13. Primates Monkey, human Most advanced

  14. Artiodactyla Are called ungulates with even # of toes Have a rumen and chew cud Includes pigs, giraffes, sheep, cattle

  15. Perissocactyla Ungulates with an odd # of toes Include horse, zebras, rhino

  16. Cetacea Live in water Dolphins, porpoises, whale have a plow hole used to breath

  17. Lagomorpha Rabbits and hairs Teeth grow all the time

  18. Sirenia Barrel-shaped body Manatees or called the sea cow

  19. Proboscidea Elephants the largest on land

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