Glencoe Biology

Section 2: Diversity of Mammals

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Pouched mammals whose offspring have a very short development in the uterus are called ____.
A)monotremes
B)placental mammals
C)marsupials
D)rodentia
2
Beavers and squirells are in the order ____, which are known for gnawing with sharp incisors.
A)Carnivora
B)Lagomorpha
C)Rodentia
D)Xenarthra
3
Why do scientists associate the tree-dwelling capabilities of primates with their evolutionary advancement?
A)Tree bark releases a chemical that benefits the brain.
B)There is no competition in trees.
C)Eating leaves resulted in healthier brains.
D)Maneuvering in trees led to advances in brain structure.
4
Which statement does not provide evidence that mammals evolved from therapsids?
A)Therapsids had a skull that was compatible with jaw muscles.
B)Therapsids were covered with hair.
C)Therapsids might have been endotherms.
D)Therapsids had limbs positioned beneath their bodies.
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