16 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?
Endothermic
What is the function of mammary glands in mammals?
To nourish the young with milk
How do mammals generally reproduce?
Internal fertilization
What type of teeth do most mammals have?
Heterodont
What is the main nitrogenous waste in mammals?
Urea
Which part of the body is mostly covered with hair in mammals?
Torso
Which subclass of class Mammalia includes the viviparous mammals?
Eutheria
Which order includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises?
Order Cetacea
What is the feeding specialization for carnivorous mammals?
Carnivores
Which type of teeth are called heterodont in mammals?
Incisors (I)
What are antlers of the deer family Cervidae composed of when mature?
Solid bone
Which type of mammals have a temporary deciduous or milk teeth that are replaced by permanent teeth?
Placental mammals
What do bats mainly employ to navigate and feed in darkness?
Ultrasonic echolocation
Which subclass includes the oviparous, or egg-laying mammals like the platypus?
Prototheria
Which order includes elephants?
Order Proboscidea
What are the glands that mammals have the greatest variety of?
Mammary glands
Test your knowledge of the characteristics of mammals including body coverings, glands, endothermy, skeletal features, teeth, and brain development. Explore the unique traits that define the class Mammalia in the animal kingdom.
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