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Mammals are characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which produce milk to nourish their young, and hair or fur covering their bodies, providing insulation and protection. Additionally, most mammals are warm-blooded (endothermic), allowing them to regulate their body temperature independently of the environment.
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What are the two characteristics of the platypus that cause it to be classified in the group of mammals?
The two definitive characteristics that make the platypus a mammal are: 1. It nurtures its young on mothers' milk. 2. It has fur. No other group of animals both these characteristics.
How are mammals different from allother vertabrates?
Mammals have several defining characteristics, two of which are commonly cited. First, all mammals have hair on their skin and teeth. Second, all mammals nurse their young through the secretion of milk from mammary glands.
How are mammals similar to humans?
We ARE mammals. Like all other mammals, humans are warmblooded vertebrates, have hair, give live birth, nourish babies with milk and spend sufficient time with our offspring before releasing them into the world.
Are porpoises dolphins?
No, porpoises are not dolphins. While these two animals are both mammals they vary in size, physical characteristics, and behaviors.
Do apes have hair?
Yes. Apes are mammals, and one of the defining characteristics of mammals is that they have hair.
Are mermaids mammals?
If mermaids existed (which they don't) they would presumably be mammals. At least, most depictions of mermaids show them with obvious mammalian characteristics (specifically, obvious human characteristics; most mammals do not have large, permanent breasts).
When Wild animals are commonly divided into groups with similar characteristics. the two categories used for mammals are what?
Mammals are commonly divided into two main categories: monotremes and therian mammals. Monotremes are egg-laying mammals, such as the platypus and echidna, while therian mammals give birth to live young and are further divided into marsupials (like kangaroos) and eutherians (placental mammals). This classification is based on reproductive strategies and developmental processes.
What mammals have bird like characteristics?
birds
Bats are flying animals but are not birds.Why?
Bats are not birds because they are mammals as they have the characteristics of a mammal. They have these characteristics which enable them to be classified as mammals. They are warm blooded, and they have fur.
What are two distinguishing characteristics unique to mammals?
One would be producing milk... The other is fur
What characteristics of mammals do fetal pigs possess?
It is cardiovascular.
What characteristics do chiroptera?
An order of mammals similar to bats.
