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Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Mammal Classification
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Mammal Classification
Mammals are a diverse group of animals that share common characteristics, including a backbone, warm-blooded bodies, hair or fur, and the ability to produce milk for their young. Scientists classify mammals into different groups based on features like how t...
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The class Mammalia is divided into many groups, each with unique features.
Let's start with rodents, such as rats, mice, and squirrels. They have strong front teeth called incisors that never stop growing, so they constantly gnaw to keep them short.
Next are lagomorphs, such as rabbits and hares. These animals have long ears, short...
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