Carnivora

Question 1

Suborder (Doglike mammals)

Answer 1

Caniforma

Question 2

Family (Dogs, wolves, foxes)

Answer 2

Canidae, long rostrum, most with 42 teeth, worldwide distribution

Question 3

Family (Badgers, weasles)

Answer 3

Mustelidae ,Short limbs and rostrum, braincase long, carnassials well-developed, anal gland present

Question 4

Family (skunks)

Answer 4

Mephitidae

Question 5

Family (Raccoons, coati)

Answer 5

Procyonidae,Shearing action of carnassials lost, good climbing ability

Question 6

Family (Bears, giant pandas)

Answer 6

Ursidae, tail short, first 3 premolars small

Question 7

Family (Eared seals, sea lions)

Answer 7

Otaridae, hind flippers can be brought beneath body, external ear present, teeth unicuspid

Question 8

Family (Earless seals)

Answer 8

Phocidae, no external ear, hind flippers can’t be brought underneath body, teeth not unicuspid

Question 9

Family (walrus)

Answer 9

Odobenidae, upper canines modified into tusks

Question 10

Suborder (Catlike mammals)

Answer 10

Feliforma

Question 11

Family (cats)

Answer 11

short rostrum, tooth number reduced, claws completely retractile (except cheetah)

Question 12

Family (hyenas)

Answer 12

Hyaenidae, forelimbs longer than hindlimbs, massive carnassials, cheek teeth adapted to crushing bone

Question 13

Family (mongoose)

Answer 13

Herpestidae, similar to viveridae, but differ in structure of anal sacs and auditory bulla, old world

Question 14

Family (civets, genets)

Answer 14

small, short-legged, some with scent glands, largest family of carnivora (#species)