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lesson 5
4th period science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cartilage | flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx |
| Mammary glands | milk-producing gland of female mammals. |
| Monotreme | a member of a unique order of mammals (Monotremata) that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young |
| Marsupial | a mammal belonging to the infraclass Metatheria |
| Placental mammal | a member of the largest and most diverse group of mammals |
| Placenta | a temporary, complex organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy |
| Write the names of the main groups of vertebrates | Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish |
| Describe the characteristics of each group | |
| Give an example of each type of vertebrate | Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish |