Overview
Mammals are a diverse group of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by their unique features such as hair or fur and mammary glands that produce milk. They play vital roles in ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and various ecological functions. From the tiny bumblebee bat to the massive blue...
Key Terms
Example: All female mammals, like cows and humans, have mammary glands.
Example: Mammals and birds are warm-blooded.
Example: The platypus is a unique monotreme.
Example: Kangaroos are well-known marsupials.
Example: Humans and elephants are placental mammals.
Example: Forests and oceans are examples of ecosystems.
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Key Concepts
Warm-bloodedMammary glandsLive birthHair or fur