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Mammals: The Evolution of Vertebrates' Pinnacle

Explore the remarkable features of mammals, including hair, mammary glands, and nurturing behavior. Learn about their diverse dentition, advanced nervous system, and reproductive methods. Discover the behavioral flexibility and evolutionary traits that define these exceptional creatures.

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Mammals: The Evolution of Vertebrates' Pinnacle

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  1. Lecture 6ANIMAL EVOLUTION: THE VERTEBRATES

  2. The Mammals • The only ones with hair & mammary glands (females). • Feed their young with milk. • Adults nurture their young through an extended period of dependency. • Eat prey by securing, chewing, cutting before swallowing. • Exhibit Behavioral flexibility: • a capacity to expand on basic activities with novel forms of behavior & learning; coevolved with brain regions.

  3. Mammals • Differ in dentition-the type, number and size of teeth. • Highly developed nervous system. • Female give birth or lay eggs

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