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Mammalogy - Unit 16 Quiz
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1. This type of mammal lays eggs that are incubated in a subterranean nest. *
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2. The Virginia opossum is the only representative of this mammal type that is native to the United States and Texas. *
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3. 95% of mammals world-wide, including humans, are this type of common mammal. *
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4.  Mammals who give birth to ________ young have newborns who are virtually helpless. *
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5. Which of the following signs can be used for identification purposes: *
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6. North American animals in this Order have one incisor per quadrant of they jaw, yellow enamel on the incisors, a large diastema (gap between teeth,) and no canine teeth. *
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7. The nine-banded armadillo is part of what order of Mammalia? *
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8. In Texas, the only species of mammal in the Order Sirenia is the: *
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9. Texas is divided into four regions of mammal distribution. The Blackland Prairie ecological region is located in: *
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10. Which of the following mammal species  are unique to Texas? (Select all that apply) *
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11. Which of the following is NOT considered a mammal marking technique: *
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12. This order of Mammalia is the second-largest order worldwide with approximately 1,000 species: *
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13. This mammal group eats a combination of plants and meat. *
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14. Based on their diet, opossoms are considered to be _______________ . *
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15. How does the number of mammal species compare to the number of bird species? *
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16. The biggest conservation concern for mammals is habitat destruction. *
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17. One of the most common and important methods for identifying mammals is by: *
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18. The terms "census" and "population estimate" have similar meanings. Which one is commonly aimed at estimating an index of abundance from a certain sampling size? *
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19. Mammals have four main types of teeth: Molars, Incisors, Canines, and Carnassials. Which ones are specialized teeth in carnivores used for shearing meat? *
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20. In Texas, there is one species of mole and four species of shrew and they are part of: *
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