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Vertebrate Zoology
Mammals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pelycosaurs | Ancient synapsids; Sprawled posture, homodont, ecotherms |
| Therapsids | Transitional state |
| Anatomical Trends in Mammals | Vascularized bone for faster growth; Upright posture and better locomotion and ventilation; Loss lumbar ribs and cervical ribs for better flex;Reduction limb girdles |
| Cranial Trends in Mammals | Enlarged nares; Secondary palette; Temporal fenestra; Heterodont teeth, occlusion surfaces, and diphotodont; Enlarged braincase |
| Synapamorphy of Mammals | Hair; Scent, oil, sweat, and mammary glands |