Scandentia Flashcards
1
Q
Give the only organisms found within this order ?
A
Tree shrews
2
Q
Why is name Tree Shrew an ineffective description of these organisms ?
A
They are not shrews
Semi-terrestrial, not always in trees
3
Q
How many species of tree shrew exist ?
A
19 species
4
Q
Where are tree shrews found ?
A
In south east Asia
5
Q
Give the diet of tree shrews.
A
Omnivorous, often eat insects
6
Q
Describe the parental care and birth of tree shrews
A
Very undeveloped when born
No parental care
7
Q
Give the dental adaption of the tree shrew.
A
Lower incisors which point outwards.
Used for feeding and grooming
8
Q
When did the order Scandentia separate from the primates ?
A
86.2 million years ago
