ch. 34 class mammalia Flashcards
1
Q
marsupial ex.
A
opossums, kangaroos, koalas
2
Q
embryos and marsupials
A
- embryo develops within mother’s uterus, nourished by placenta
- born early in development
- completes embryonic development while nursing in maternal pouch (marsupium)
3
Q
subclass theria clades
A
- metatheria (marsupials)
- eutheria
- order eulipotyphia
- order Chiroptera
4
Q
eutheria
A
- placental mammals
- long-lived complex placenta
- prolonged gestation
- complete embryonic development within uterus, joined to mother by placenta
5
Q
order eulipotyphia
A
- shrews, moles
- eat mainly insects and other small invertebrates
6
Q
order chiroptera
A
bats
7
Q
order pilosa
A
sloths and anteaters
8
Q
order rodentia
A
mice, squirrels
9
Q
order lagomorpha
A
rabbits, hares
10
Q
order carnivora
A
cats, dogs, bears
11
Q
order cetacea
A
whales and dolphins
12
Q
order sirenia
A
manatee
13
Q
order artiodactyle
A
sheep/cattle
- even toed, herbivorous
14
Q
order perissodactyla
A
- horses/zebras
- odd toed hoofed mammals
- herbivores
15
Q
order proboscidea
A
elephants
