Lecture 4b- Naked Mole Rats Flashcards by Isabella Coley | Brainscape

Q

What order are mole rats in?

A

Rodentia

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What family are mole rats in?

A

Bathyergidae

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How many species of mole rat are there?

A

22

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How many genera are there?

A

6

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Where are mole rats mostly distributed?

A

Endemic to sub-Saharan Africa

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What social system are naked mole rats?

A

Eusocial

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What are three characteristics of naked mole rats?

A

Low BMR (basal metabolic rate)
Low body temp
Poor thermoregulatory capabilities

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How many examples are there of eusociality in mammals?

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2

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What are the key characteristics of eusociality?

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Overlapping generations
Reproduction division of labour
cooperative care of young

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