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Mammals

The world is home to 4260 named species of mammals. Mammals, or Mammalia are a class in the Phylum Chordata and the Subphylum Vertebrata. An animal is a mammal if, providing it is female, it can produce milk to feed its young.

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Why might mammals store lipids rather than carbohydrates?

Lipids (fats) are heavier, more calorie dense and are not water soluble...which makes them a better candidate for storage in an animal system...fat is also a great insulator that helps maintain body temperature. Fat is also a better, more flexible for animals which need to move.

Plants convert and store carbohydrates in the form of starch and cellulose. Cellulose is structural, not generally flexible...

Is a Yorkshire Terrier a heterotroph or an autotroph?

A Yorkshire Terrier is a heterotroph. Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms to obtain nutrients for energy.

What mammals eat the most?

Depends on how you count. A blue whale will probably eat the most in weight during a day, while something like a shrew will probably eat the most compared to its body weight.

The big cats can eat huge amounts compared to their body weight too, but then they'll spend 3-4 days sleeping it off, bringing their average down.

Are the legs of a cat and fins of a whale homologous or anologous?

The legs of a cat and fins of a whale are analogous structures because they have different evolutionary origins but serve a similar function in terms of movement. Homologous structures would be when two species share a common ancestor and have similar structures with different functions.

The gestation perod for all mammals is?

The gestation periods for mammals differs greatly. In general it appears to be very short in small mammals, (some shrews and mice are only a few days) while increasing in length as the mammal increases in size. Elephants, hippos, bears whales and other large mammals have gestation periods lasting 9 to 18 months.

Why are vampire bats nocturnal?

Vampire bats are nocturnal because their prey, primarily livestock, are usually sleeping at night, making them easier to feed on without detection. Additionally, nighttime offers better cover and protection from predators for vampire bats while they hunt.

Do all mammals need lungs to breathe?

No, all mammals need lungs to breathe, as lungs are the primary organs responsible for gas exchange. Mammals have evolved to depend on lungs for respiration due to their efficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.

Are any mammals born without hair?

Many animals are born without fur. Among them are rats, mice, aardvarks, rabbits, wombats, squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, birds, and bats.

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And humans! Even though our hair is vestigial rather than a full coat.

What is a nocturnal animal?

Nocturnal animals are animals that are active at night rather than the day. At night, they forage or hunt for food and perform other activities, which depend on the species. During the day they sleep.

Can mammals eat seeds?

Yes, many mammals can eat seeds as a part of their diet. Some mammals, such as rodents like squirrels and chipmunks, have specialized adaptations for consuming seeds. However, not all mammal species can digest seeds effectively due to their digestive systems.

Do all mammals eat grass?

This depends entirely on whether the mammal is a carnivore (meat eater), herbivore (plant eater), or omnivore (eating just about anything). There are also the insectivores (insect eaters) and frugivores (fruit eaters).
Mammals live in a variety of habitats so they eat a variety of food. Some like horses and cattle are herbivores and eat grass and vegetation. Some like lions, tigers are carnivores and eat flesh of other animals. Some like whales and dolphins live in the sea and eat fish and shrimps etc. Some like humans are omnivores and eat meat and vegetation.

Is a hen mammal?

While birds are vertebrates, they are not mammals. Mammals have a series of general characteristics that include (with exceptions) birthing live young, having hair or fur as an outer covering, and producing milk to feed their young.

Is a warbler a herbivore?

No, warblers eat small insects and spiders so they are insectivores. A herbivore eats plants.

What does a mother mammal make?

Mother mammals make milk for their offspring.

What type of animal is a lizrad?

A lizard is a Squamate Reptiles, that has almost 5,000 different species . They are seen in around oceanic island.

Form in which carbohydrate is transported in mammals?

Carbohydrates are transported in mammals in the form of glucose. Glucose is carried in the blood to tissues where it is either used for energy or stored as glycogen. Transport of glucose is facilitated by specific transport proteins called glucose transporters.

What unique traits probably helped mammals survive?

Mammals' unique traits, such as fur or hair for insulation, mammary glands for milk production, and a complex brain for problem-solving and adaptability, have likely contributed to their ability to survive and thrive in various environments. Additionally, their endothermic metabolism allows them to regulate their body temperature internally, giving them an advantage in diverse climates.

Which mammal is a carnivore?

all animals are consumers so all carnivores are consumers so a shark dolphins seals etc are all both consumers and carnivores hope that helps

In mammals and birds there's no sinus venosus instead they have the?

In mammals and birds, the sinus venosus has evolved into the right atrium of the heart. This structure serves to collect and regulate blood flow entering the heart before it is pumped to the rest of the body.

Show you the list of different animals with their sounds?

  1. Horse: male is stallion, female is mare, offspring is foal, sound is 'neigh'
  2. Cattle: male is bull, female is cow, offspring is calf, sound is 'moo'
  3. Chicken: male is rooster, female is hen, offspring is chick, sound is 'cluck'
  4. Pig: male is boar, female is sow, offspring is piglet, sound is 'oink'
  5. Cat: male is tom, female is queen, offspring is kitten, sound is 'meow'
  6. Dog: male is stud, female is bitch, offspring is puppy, sound is 'bark'
  7. Donkey: male is jack, female is jenny, offspring is foal, sound is 'bray'

What type of cells do bats have?

Please be more specific. Blood cells, muscles, brain?

Is a mammal a carnivore?

Some are and some aren't. It depends on what type of mammal it is.