

Mammals and Synapsids Flashcard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is lunge feeding in whales?
Back
Lunge feeding is a method used by some baleen whales, such as the blue whale, where the whale accelerates towards a school of prey and opens its mouth wide to engulf a large volume of water and prey.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What distinguishes belugas from narwhals?
Back
Belugas have short broad snouts, while narwhals do not have a snout and are known for their long tusk.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What clade do cetaceans belong to?
Back
Cetaceans are nested in the Artiodactyla clade, which includes even-toed ungulates like cows and pigs.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is skim feeding in whales?
Back
Skim feeding is a method used by some whales, such as the bowhead whale, where the whale swims slowly with its mouth open to filter small prey from the water's surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the increase in global sea surface temperature (SST) since 1950?
Back
The global sea surface temperature has increased by approximately 0.5-0.6°C since 1950.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define pinnipeds.
Back
Pinnipeds are a group of marine mammals that include seals, sea lions, and walruses, characterized by their fin-like limbs.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main characteristics of cetaceans?
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Cetaceans are fully aquatic mammals that include whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their streamlined bodies, blowholes, and the presence of echolocation in some species.
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