Cenozoic Life Flashcards

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what animals survived the K-Pg extinction event

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  • Marsupials, Insectivores, and Rodents
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what were the new Paleocene mammals

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-Rodents, rabbits, primates, carnivores

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What are examples of Carnivores and characteristics

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-Bears, seals, Weasels, skunks, Dogs, cats
- varied diet
- specialized teeth
-different hunting styles
- fossils not common

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What are examples of Ungulates (hoofed animals) and Characteristics

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  • Deer, camels, horses, pigs, whales, rhinos
    -can be 1 or 3 toes (perissodactyls)
  • can be 2 or 4 toes (artiodactyls)
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