Mammals Quiz

Mammals are _________

• endotherms

• ectotherms

• mezotherms

• zigatherms

Mammals are covered in

• scales

• hair

• fur

• hay

Monotremes are mammals that________. This makes them unique among mammals.

• lay eggs
• have think fur

• give live birth
• produce black milk

A marsupial give birth to

• underdeveloped babies

• green babies

• babies in eggs

• overdeveloped babies

A "marsupium" is a _____ where the babies migrate to after birth.

Humans are _____ mammals.

• marsupial

• monotremes

• duotremes

• placental

The order Carnivora has

• Strong pointed incisors

• lack canines

• hard hooves

• single pair of incisors that grow as long as the mammal lives

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Have nails instead of claws

• chiopetra

• insectivora

• carnivora

• primata

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Bats, dolphins, horses, humans and dogs are all examples of which group of mammals?

• monotremes
• marsupials
• placentals

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__ are the largest mammalian order.

• Rodentia

• Carnivora

• Cetacea

• Primates

Answer explanation

Rodentia is the largest mammalian order, comprising over 2,000 species, including rats, mice, and squirrels. In contrast, Carnivora, Cetacea, and Primates have fewer species, making Rodentia the correct answer.