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Mammalian Traits

Mammalian traits refer to characteristics unique to mammals, including the presence of hair or fur, which provides insulation and protection, and mammary glands, which produce milk to nourish offspring. These features are essential for the survival and development of young mammals.

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Mammals are a unique class of animals characterized by traits such as hair and mammary glands. These features not only help in insulation and protection but also play a crucial role in nurturing their young. Understanding these traits is essential for studying animal behavior, conservation, and vete...

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Mammal
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair or fur and mammary glands.

Example: Humans, dogs, and whales are all mammals.

Hair
A filamentous structure that grows from the skin of mammals, providing insulation.

Example: The fur of a polar bear keeps it warm in icy conditions.

Mammary Glands
Glands in female mammals that produce milk to feed their young.

Example: Cows have mammary glands that produce milk for calves.

Warm-blooded
An organism that can regulate its body temperature regardless of the environment.

Example: Birds and mammals are warm-blooded animals.

Live Birth
The process of giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Example: Most mammals, like humans, give live birth.

Insulation
Material or features that reduce heat loss.

Example: Hair acts as insulation for mammals in cold climates.

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