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What characteristic ensures the constant internal temperature of mammals?
What characteristic ensures the constant internal temperature of mammals?
Which anatomical feature is primarily associated with feeding the young in female mammals?
Which anatomical feature is primarily associated with feeding the young in female mammals?
What is the primary function of the fur covering on mammals?
What is the primary function of the fur covering on mammals?
Which feature do all mammals have that aids in thermoregulation?
Which feature do all mammals have that aids in thermoregulation?
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What type of glands in mammalian skin are responsible for producing sweat and oils?
What type of glands in mammalian skin are responsible for producing sweat and oils?
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Which group of mammals are the only oviparous ones?
Which group of mammals are the only oviparous ones?
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In which regions do marsupials predominantly originate?
In which regions do marsupials predominantly originate?
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What characteristic is unique to the group of monotremes?
What characteristic is unique to the group of monotremes?
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Which animal group includes the brown bear?
Which animal group includes the brown bear?
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What is the primary characteristic of ungulates?
What is the primary characteristic of ungulates?
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Which of the following animals is classified under the group of cetaceans?
Which of the following animals is classified under the group of cetaceans?
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What characteristic allows birds to maintain a constant body temperature?
What characteristic allows birds to maintain a constant body temperature?
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Which part of a bird's anatomy primarily helps in flight by reducing weight?
Which part of a bird's anatomy primarily helps in flight by reducing weight?
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What is the primary function of feathers in birds?
What is the primary function of feathers in birds?
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How many toes do birds typically have on their hind limbs?
How many toes do birds typically have on their hind limbs?
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What is the specific type of eagle that is native to Spain referred to in the description?
What is the specific type of eagle that is native to Spain referred to in the description?
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Which category does the Emu belong to?
Which category does the Emu belong to?
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Which of these birds is known for having excellent night vision?
Which of these birds is known for having excellent night vision?
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Which bird is characterized by long legs and is often associated with cranes and herons?
Which bird is characterized by long legs and is often associated with cranes and herons?
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Which category does the Malvasía belong to?
Which category does the Malvasía belong to?
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The Urogallo is closely associated with which group of birds?
The Urogallo is closely associated with which group of birds?
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What is the main function of the air sacs in birds?
What is the main function of the air sacs in birds?
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Which part of a bird's digestive system stores and softens food before digestion?
Which part of a bird's digestive system stores and softens food before digestion?
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Which type of beak is found in insectivorous birds?
Which type of beak is found in insectivorous birds?
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What is the function of the molleja in birds?
What is the function of the molleja in birds?
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What adaptation helps birds to have a highly developed sense of sight?
What adaptation helps birds to have a highly developed sense of sight?
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What enables birds to produce a variety of songs?
What enables birds to produce a variety of songs?
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What reproductive characteristic is associated with birds?
What reproductive characteristic is associated with birds?
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What is a common reason for bird migrations?
What is a common reason for bird migrations?
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What crucial role does the placenta play in the development of mammal embryos?
What crucial role does the placenta play in the development of mammal embryos?
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Why do herbivorous mammals generally have larger and more complex digestive systems?
Why do herbivorous mammals generally have larger and more complex digestive systems?
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Which feature is common to all mammalian respiratory systems?
Which feature is common to all mammalian respiratory systems?
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What type of mammals have adapted their limbs into flippers?
What type of mammals have adapted their limbs into flippers?
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What is the primary reason for the internal fertilization observed in mammals?
What is the primary reason for the internal fertilization observed in mammals?
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Which of the following statements about mammalian nervous systems is accurate?
Which of the following statements about mammalian nervous systems is accurate?
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What distinguishes mammalian sensory organs compared to other animals?
What distinguishes mammalian sensory organs compared to other animals?
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What is a key characteristic of viviparous mammals?
What is a key characteristic of viviparous mammals?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Mammals
- Mammals are endothermic, meaning they maintain a constant body temperature
- They have four limbs, normally four legs
- Their bodies are covered with fur, which insulates them
- They have glands in their skin that produce sweat and oils
- Females have mammary glands, which produce milk to feed their young
Classification of Mammals
- Monotremas: oviparous, have mammary glands without nipples, live only in Australia and New Guinea, examples: platypus and echidnas
- Marsupials: viviparous, but lack placenta, examples: kangaroo and koala
- Placentals: rest of mammals, have placenta, subgroups: carnívoros, quirópteros, roedores, ungulados, primates, cetáceos
Characteristics of Birds
- Endothermic, maintaining a constant body temperature
- Have four limbs, with posterior limbs as legs and anterior limbs as wings
- Bodies are covered with feathers, which aid in maintaining body temperature and flight
- Have an aerodynamic shape, facilitating flight
- Bones are thin and hollow, reducing weight and facilitating flight
Vital Functions of Birds
Nutrition
- Pulmones connected to air sacs, serving as an air reserve and facilitating flight
- Double circulatory system
- Diverse diet, with different types of beaks adapted to each diet
- Digestive system includes buche, where food is stored and softened, and molleja, where stones aid in digestion
Relation
- Highly developed sense of sight, with transparent third eyelid
- Emission of various songs using a specialized organ, the syrinx
- Great mobility thanks to flight
- Many species migrate to escape unfavorable conditions
Reproduction
- Oviparous, with internal fertilization
- Lay eggs in nests, incubating them until hatching
- Care for and feed their young until they are independent
Vital Functions of Mammals
Nutrition
- Double circulatory system and respiration through lungs
- Diverse diet, with adaptations to each type: herbivores, carnivores, omnivores
- Dental structure adapted to each diet type
- Digestive system adapted to diet type
Relation
- Complex and developed nervous system
- Developed sense organs
- Most mammals move on four legs, except some with flippers for swimming or wings for flying
Reproduction
- Internal fertilization, mostly viviparous
- Fetal development in the uterus, with placenta formation and nourishment
- Mothers nurse and care for their young until independence
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Learn about the main characteristics of mammals, including being endothermic, having four limbs, and being covered in hair.
