Marine Mammal Classification Flashcards
Basics of classifying marine mammals
1
Q
How many taxonomic groups are marine mammals classified into?
A
4 groups
2
Q
List the taxonomic groups of marine mammals
A
Cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, marine fissipeds
3
Q
What are included in pinnipeds?
A
seals, sea lions, walruses
4
Q
what are included in sirenians?
A
manatees and dugongs
5
Q
what are included in marine fissipeds
A
polar bears and sea otters
6
Q
what are included in cetaceans
A
whales, dolphins, and porpoises
