exam prep Flashcards
1
Q
what defines a marine mammal?
A
- adapted to a marine habitat
- controlled breathing
- streamlined bodies
- flippers (no extremeties) and flukes
- no ears (protruding)
- no more fur (except pinnipeds)
- -> adaptation of senses.. look into this
2
Q
of species:
- cetaceans
- pinnipeds
- sirenians
- sea otter
- polar bear
A
cet: 84 (14+70)
pinnies: 26 (19+16+1)
siren: 4 (3+1)
sea ot: 1
polar: 1
