mammals Flashcards
mammary gland
the milk producing gland of women or other female animals
endothermic
capable of internal generation of heat
insectivore
a mammal of the order Insectivora
herbivore
animal that feeds on plants
carnivore
an animal that feeds on flesh
omnivore
animal or person that eats food of both plants and animal origin
ruminant
an even toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen.
incisors
narrow edged tooth at the front of the mouth
canine teeth
fangs
molars
grinding tooth at the back of the mammals mouth
internal fertilization
fertilization on the inside of a mammal
gestation period
fetus develops
placenta
where the fetus is, sac
monotremes
primitive mammal that lays large yolky eggs and has a common opening for the urogential and digestive system
marsupials
pocket where young sit