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Mammals
Types of Mammals
Term | Definition |
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mammals | vertebrates that live on land, fur or hair covers body, live birth, warm blooded mammary glands |
placenta | A membrane that becomes the link between the developing embryo or fetus and the mother |
umbilical cord | In placental mammals, the structure that connects the fetus and the placenta |
marsupials | The group of animals that have pouches, mammary glands, fur,and teeth |
monotremes | The group of animals that have mammary glands, fur, lay eggs and are endotherms |