Mammals Flashcards
(13 cards)
number of vertebrae in neck
7
warm blooded and have sweat glands
Mammals
mammals have red blood cells ___________
without nucleus
“milk mother” an example is duck-billed platypus
Egglaying
produce premature babies. An example is kangaroo
Pouched
feeds on insects and have small pointed teeth. An example is hedge hog
Insectivorous
nocturnal mammals and have membranous skin as wings. An example of this are bats
Flying
Includes herbivores but without Canines. They have sharped strong cutting teeth. Examples include squirrel and rabbit
Gnawing
Have forelimbs as paddles and have thick layer of fat. An example of this are whales
Marine
Are strong canines like wolves and cats
Flesh Eating
Have horny hoofs in fingers & toes. They are herbivores. Examples include giraffes and horses
Hoofed
Tusks as modified incisors. An example of this elephant
With Trunks
Eyes directed forward. Examples include monkey and man
Developed Brain (Primates)