Orders of placental mammals
What are the major orders of placental mammals? Describe some representative species and distinguishing characteristics of each of such orders?
Expert
The orders into which placental mammals are classified are as following: Artiodactyls, mammals with an even number of fingers in paws or claws like, example: giraffes, cows and sheep. Carnivorous, predators with canine teeth such as dogs, lions and tigers. Cetaceans, aquatic animals with no posterior limbs and identical to fishes, such as dolphins and whales. Edentates, creatures with rare or missing teeth, such as sloths, armadillos and anteaters. Lagomorphs, small-sized mammals containing three pairs of continuously growing incisive teeth specialized in gnawing, such as hares and rabbits. Perissodactyls, also termed as ungulates (or hooved), big-sized animals with an odd number of fingers in each paw, example: rhinos and horses. Primates, characterized by big cranium and well-developed brain, such as apes and humans. Proboscideans, big-sized animals whose nose and superior lip form the trunk (or snout), example: elephants. Chiropterans, flying nocturnal mammals (or bats). Rodents, animals with two pairs of constantly growing incisive teeth, example: mice, rats, squirrels and castors. Sirenians, aquatic mammals of fresh-water, deprived of posterior limbs, such as manatees and dugongs.
What is the basic difference between the alpha-helix and beta-sheet protein conformations?
Briefly explain the History of Unix for Bioinformatics?
Write some function of vitamin E? Name the foods, in which it can be found?
The interactions view does not propose that all conflicts are good some conflicts support the goals of the group and improve its performance; these are functional, constructive forms of conflict. Additionally, there are conflicts that hinder group performance; these are d
How does mitosis contribute in the development of pluricellular organisms?
Why do we require breathing?
The leader's role in this is of a designer, teacher, and steward who can build shared vision and challenge prevailing mental models. He/she is responsible for building organizations where people are continually expanding their capabilities to shape their future - that is, leaders are responsible
How does the mechanism of the inflammation work?
Illustrate the name of hormone which is secreted through the growing ovarian follicles? Write down the action of this hormone upon the uterus?
Which chordate class is considered as an example of transition of vertebrates from aquatic to the dry land environment?
18,76,764
1930758 Asked
3,689
Active Tutors
1446476
Questions Answered
Start Excelling in your courses, Ask an Expert and get answers for your homework and assignments!!