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MAMMALS Flashcards

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Mammary Glands

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Milk producing gland in female mammals.

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Endothermic

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Creates own body heat.

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Insectivore

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Feeds solely on insects.

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Herbivore

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Animal that feeds on plants.

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Carnivore

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Animal that consumes other animals.

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Omnivore

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Animal that is carnivorous and an herbivore.

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Ruminant

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Even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen.

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Incisors

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The narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are adapted for cutting.

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Canine teeth

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The long, pointed teeth. Called the vampire teeth.

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Molars

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Teeth in the back that are designed for chewing.

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Internal fertilization

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Fertilization takes place inside the womb that is inside the animal and the fetus develops inside the womb.

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Gestation Period

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The time it takes a fetus to develop, starting with fertilization and ending with birth.

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Placenta

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Flattened, circular organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals that nourishes and maintains the fetus through the umbilical cord.

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Monotremes

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Mammal that lays eggs instead of birthing live young.

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Marsupials

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Mammals that have a pouch to store their young after they are birthed.

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Chiroptera

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Mammals whose forelimbs form wings, flying mammals.

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Primates

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Somewhat bipedal mammals.

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Xenarthra

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Placental Mammals.

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Rodentia

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Rodents

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Lagomorpha

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Rabbits

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Carnivora

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All mammals that are carnivores.

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Proboscidea

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Elephants

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Sirenia

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Fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals. Manatees and dugongs.

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Perissodactyla

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Odd-toed ungulate, has odd number of toes on the rear feet. Rhino

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Artiodactyla

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Even-toed ungulate, has even number of toes on rear feet. Camels, deer, and bison.

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Cetacae

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The marine mammals known as whales, dolphins, porpoises.

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Therapsids

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Extinct reptile. Related to the ancestors of mammals.

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