Name That Mammal!

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What are the three main types of mammals?

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1. Placental mammals 2. Marsupial mammals 3. Monotreme mammals

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Define placental mammals.

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Placental mammals are mammals that give birth to live young that have developed inside the mother's uterus, connected by a placenta.

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What is a marsupial?

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Marsupials are mammals that carry and nurse their young in a pouch after birth.

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What characterizes monotreme mammals?

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Monotremes are egg-laying mammals, with the most notable examples being the platypus and echidna.

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Give an example of a placental mammal.

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Examples include lions, dolphins, and bats.

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Give an example of a marsupial.

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Examples include kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils.

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Give an example of a monotreme.

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Examples include the platypus and echidna.

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What is the primary method of reproduction for placental mammals?

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Placental mammals reproduce by giving birth to live young after a gestation period in the uterus.

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How do marsupials care for their young?

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Marsupials care for their young by carrying them in a pouch where they continue to develop after birth.

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What is the significance of the placenta in placental mammals?

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The placenta provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus and removes waste products.