give an account of class mammalia
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give an account of class mammalia
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Animals belonging to class Mammalia are referred to as mammals. Mammals are one of the most evolved species in the animal kingdom categorized under vertebrata.
They exhibit advanced characteristics which set them apart from all other animals. They are characterized by the presence of mammary glands through which they feed their younger ones.
They are distributed worldwide and have adapted well to their surroundings – from oceans, deserts and polar regions to rainforests and rivers etc.
Following are a list of distinct characteristics of mammals that separates them from other classes:
• Mammals are warm-blooded animals who give birth to their younger ones.
• They are the most dominant form of animals found in almost all types of habitats.
• They have mammary glands that help them produce milk to feed their younger ones
• Presence of region of the brain known as Neocortex
• Their skin possesses oil glands (sebaceous glands) and sweat glands (sudoriferous glands).
Mammalia has the largest class in the animal kingdom. Based on their reproduction, they are classified into three subclasses:
• Eutheria
• Metatheria
• Prototheria
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They have mammary glands that help them produce milk to feed their younger ones. Presence of region of the brain known as Neocortex. Their skin possesses oil glands (sebaceous glands) and sweat glands (sudoriferous glands). ... Good sense of hearing as mammals are aided with 3 middle ear bones.