MAMMALS Flashcards
Mammary Glands
Milk producing gland in female mammals.
Endothermic
Creates own body heat.
Insectivore
Feeds solely on insects.
Herbivore
Animal that feeds on plants.
Carnivore
Animal that consumes other animals.
Omnivore
Animal that is carnivorous and an herbivore.
Ruminant
Even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen.
Incisors
The narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are adapted for cutting.
Canine teeth
The long, pointed teeth. Called the vampire teeth.
Molars
Teeth in the back that are designed for chewing.
Internal fertilization
Fertilization takes place inside the womb that is inside the animal and the fetus develops inside the womb.
Gestation Period
The time it takes a fetus to develop, starting with fertilization and ending with birth.
Placenta
Flattened, circular organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals that nourishes and maintains the fetus through the umbilical cord.
Monotremes
Mammal that lays eggs instead of birthing live young.
Marsupials
Mammals that have a pouch to store their young after they are birthed.
Chiroptera
Mammals whose forelimbs form wings, flying mammals.
Primates
Somewhat bipedal mammals.
Xenarthra
Placental Mammals.
Rodentia
Rodents
Lagomorpha
Rabbits
Carnivora
All mammals that are carnivores.
Proboscidea
Elephants
Sirenia
Fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals. Manatees and dugongs.
Perissodactyla
Odd-toed ungulate, has odd number of toes on the rear feet. Rhino
