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Chapter 30 MAMMALS
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Existed for 200 million years Therapsids - features of both reptiles & mammals
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All mammals have: 1. Hair 2. Mammary glands
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Hair: ~Keratin
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CLASS MAMMALIA Hair: ~ Insulation ~Waterproofing ~Conserve heat
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CLASS MAMMALIA Mammary glands - secrete milk
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CLASS MAMMALIA 4-Chambered Heart Endotherms Cooling –Panting or sweat glands
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CLASS MAMMALIA Modified limbs 1. Opposable thumbs 2. Various joint types
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CLASS MAMMALIA Diaphragm Well-defined teeth 1. Incisors - biting 2. Canines - tearing flesh 3. Molars - chewing
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Primates - most intelligent group of animals: - Complex behaviors: - Learning and remembering - Highly developed brains
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Parental care - Guard young and teach them
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Three types of mammals: 1. Monotremes 2. Marsupials 3. Placental Mammals
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MONOTREMES Reproduce by laying eggs Only in Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea 3 species alive today –Spiny anteaters (echidnas) – 2 species –Duck-billed platypus
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MARSUPIALS Marsupial - short period of development in uterus, second period inside a pouch Mostly in Australia One U.S. species
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PLACENTAL MAMMALS Female carries its young inside the uterus until almost completely developed Gestation - time spent in uterus
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VAGINA Uterus - hollow, muscular organ Placenta - O2, nutrition, wastes
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COW DIGESTION Cud Chewing - breaking down plant materials (cellulose)
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Only in India!
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