Name:

animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu

Part A: Click on "Mammals"

1. What three characteristics do mammals have that no other animals has?
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2. Name three functions of mammalian hair:
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3. (Physical Description)

Mammals are characterized by their highly differentiated ________.
The lower jaw of a mammal is made of a __________ bone.
Mammals have __________ chambered hearts.

4. (Development) What are the three major groups of mammals?
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5.(Reproduction) What percentage of mammals are monogamous? What does it mean to be monogamous?
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6. (Communication and Perception) Describe one way that mammals communicate with each other.
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Part B: Click on Members of this Class at the top of the page. You will be investigating a few major groups of mammals. Pick a subclass or order and fill out the table based on the information listed on the site. Note that the page has reference icons to help you.

Order, Suborder or Infraclass	Family	Types of Animals	Interesting Fact, or What makes this group distinct?	Habitat