Lagomorph, Rodent and Ferret General information Flashcards
1
Q
The order Lagomorpha includes what?
A
Domestic rabbit
Hare
Cottontail
2
Q
How many teeth do adult rabbits have?
A
26 and 28 teeth
3
Q
What does the term “rodent” come from?
A
The Latin word rodere meaning “to gnaw”
4
Q
What is the largest order of the class Mammalia?
A
Rodentia
5
Q
What smaller animals in the order Rodentia are kept as pets?
A
Rat Mouse Guinea pig Hamster Gerbil Chinchilla Gopher Squirrel Prairie dog
6
Q
How many teeth do adult pet rodents have?
A
Between 12 and 22 teeth
7
Q
What pet belongs to the order Carnivora and the family Mustelidae?
A
Ferrets
8
Q
How do ferrets differ from members of the order Rodenta or Lagomorpha?
A
They have deciduous and permanent dentitions
9
Q
How many teeth do adult ferrets have?
A
34 teeth
