Dissection
Mammal Groups
General Characteristics
Primates
Adaptations
Miscellaneous
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What is the function of the organ labeled x? X
Diaphragm: Expands and contracts the thoracic cavity; helps to breathe
X What is the organ labeled x?
Left Lung
x What is the organ labeled x?
Trachea or esophagus
What is the organ labeled x? x
Spleen
What is the organ labeled x? x
Large Intestine/Colon
Manatees, Dugongs
Sirenians
Which of the following is not a monotreme: Platypus Echinda Spiny Ant Eater Bandicoot
1.Most diverse group of mammals 2.Give an example of a member of that group
Rodenta Rats, mice, voles, squirrels, beavers
What group does this mammal belong in?
Xenarthran
Name the group. Give one unique characteristic of group.
Chiropteran Winged mammal, only mammal that can fly
Protection from environmental factors
Hair/fur
Groups of organisms that have a four- chambered heart
Birds, reptiles and mammals
Most mammals use this type of fertilization
Internal fertilization
Difference in jaws between reptiles and mammals
Jaws in reptiles are not fused; Mammals are
List three things about mammals that are not found on other previously studied organisms
Placenta, hair, mammary gland, well developed brains, extensive parental care
The diets of early primates consisted of these types of organisms
Insects
Eyes close together in front of face allows for what type of vision?
Binocular vision
Which suborder does this primate come from?
Prosimian (pre monkeys)
Old world monkey New world monkey Hominid
Old World Monkey
Discovered in 1974 in East Africa (Give genus and species)
Australopithecus afarensis) Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis)
Ability to walk up- right
Bipedalism
Allows for grip
Opposable thumb
Unique reproductive characteristic of monotremes
Egg layers
Give two different types of teeth and their different functions.
Canine and Incisors – Tearing Molars or Premolars - Grinding
Give a unique characteristic of a marsupials
They have a pouch used for birth.
Weight is distributed equally through all toes
Artiodactyl
What group do these mammals belong in?
Insectivora (insectivores)
These mammals have no nipples.
Monotremes
Long prehensile tails used for swinging is a characteristic of what group?
New World Monkeys
Mammal with the shortest gestation period; mammal with the longest period
American opossum and African elephant