Biology (6.4) - Quiz 18 more mammals Flashcards
1
Q
the largest rodent (s.a.)
A
capybara
2
Q
the bovid head structure that consists of a bony core surrounded by a hollow sheath of hardened skin (s.a.)
A
horn
3
Q
name for a beaver’s nest (s.a.)
A
lodge
4
Q
the largest group of mammals (s.a.)
A
rodents
5
Q
the tallest living animal (s.a.)
A
giraffe
6
Q
ungulates are distinguished from other mammals by the presence of these… (s.a.)
A
hooves
7
Q
which is not a lagomorph (beaver/rabbit/hare/pika)?
A
beaver
8
Q
the general name for animals that chew the cud (choice)
A
ruminants
9
Q
the hoofed mammal that is one of Africa’s most deadly animals (choice)
A
hippopotamus
10
Q
the porcupine belongs to this group of mammals (choice)
A
rodents
