Classification of Placental Mammals
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What is the characteristic feature of the Perissodactyla order?

  • They have evolved forelimbs into wings
  • They are slow moving
  • They have sharp teeth adapted for gnawing
  • They have an even number of toes (correct)

Which order of mammals comprises animals with forelimbs evolved into wings?

  • Rodentia
  • Carnivora
  • Chiroptera (correct)
  • Lagomorpha

What is the characteristic feature of the Xenarthra order?

  • They have one or three hoofed toes on each hindfoot (correct)
  • They are slow moving
  • They have sharp teeth adapted for gnawing
  • They have evolved forelimbs into wings

Which order of mammals is characterized by having an even number of toes (mainly two)?

<p>Artiodactyla (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the Rodentia order?

<p>They have sharp teeth, especially adapted for gnawing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order of mammals comprises animals that have either one or three hoofed toes on each hindfoot?

<p>Perissodactyla (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order of mammals includes slow-moving animals?

<p>Sirenia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order of mammals includes animals that have sharp teeth adapted for gnawing?

<p>Rodentia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order of mammals comprises animals with forelimbs evolved into flippers?

<p>Cetacea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order of mammals includes mountain-dwelling rabbits?

<p>Lagomorpha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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