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What is a characteristic of endothermic creatures?
What is a characteristic of endothermic creatures?
What is the primary function of a mother's mammary glands?
What is the primary function of a mother's mammary glands?
What do mammals have in their mouths?
What do mammals have in their mouths?
What is a common characteristic of mammals' bodies?
What is a common characteristic of mammals' bodies?
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How do mammals reproduce?
How do mammals reproduce?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Mammals
- Mammals are vertebrates, possessing a vertebral column.
- Almost all mammals are endothermic, meaning they can regulate their body temperatures from within their bodies.
- Endothermic creatures can maintain their own body temperature, independent of external sources.
- Mammals are viviparous, giving birth to live young.
- Mammals produce milk for their offspring, secreted by the mammary glands located in the breasts.
- The young of mammals feed on milk produced by their mothers.
- Mammals are characterized by the presence of hair on their bodies, which varies greatly in type and quantity between species.
- Mammals possess teeth, which differ in structure and function depending on their location in the mouth.
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Learn about the unique features of mammals, including their vertebrate column, endothermic nature, and ability to produce milk for their young. Discover how they regulate their body temperature and what sets them apart from other animals.
