Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 32.8, Problem 4C
Summary Introduction
To contrast: The three main clades of mammals.
Concept introduction: In the late Devonian era, the aquatic vertebrates are adapted to terrestrial vertebrates. This adaptation is an important step towards the evolution of modern terrestrial vertebrates. By the end of Cretaceous era, the mammals had evolved from amniotic ancestors.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Describe the traits unique to mammals.
Compare and contrast the three types of mammals.
Discuss the characteristics of mammals.
Chapter 32 Solutions
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 32.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.2 - Identify three shared derived characters of...Ch. 32.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.2 - Prob. 2CCh. 32.3 - Describe characteristics of chordates, including...Ch. 32.3 - What are four shared derived characters of...Ch. 32.3 - Prob. 2CCh. 32.3 - Prob. 3CCh. 32.4 - Prob. 4LO
Ch. 32.4 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.4 - If you found a small fishlike animal along the...Ch. 32.5 - Prob. 5LOCh. 32.5 - Prob. 6LOCh. 32.5 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.5 - Prob. 2CCh. 32.6 - Prob. 7LOCh. 32.6 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.7 - Prob. 8LOCh. 32.7 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.7 - Prob. 2CCh. 32.8 - Describe three vertebrate adaptations to...Ch. 32.8 - Prob. 10LOCh. 32.8 - Prob. 11LOCh. 32.8 - Prob. 1CCh. 32.8 - Prob. 2CCh. 32.8 - Prob. 3CCh. 32.8 - Prob. 4CCh. 32 - Test Your Understanding 1.Which of the following...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 2.Which of the following...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 3.A shark is characterized...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 4.Which of the following...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 5.Reptiles (a) are all...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 6.Which of the following...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 7.Which of the following...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 8.VISUALIZE Draw a simple...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 9.EVOLUTION LINK Sea...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 10.EVOLUTION LINK Most...Ch. 32 - Test Your Understanding 11.EVOLUTION LINK Discuss...Ch. 32 - Prob. 12TYUCh. 32 - Prob. 13TYU
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Can u plz explain the unique characteristics of mammals? Thank uarrow_forwardDescribe food habits of insectivorous, herbivorous, carnivorous, and omnivorous mammals. List common names of some mammals belonging to each group.arrow_forwardexplain why there are more similarities between humans and chimpanees than between human and dogs.arrow_forward
- Name two traits that primates have that are modified from an ancestral mammalian form (consider: what traits differentiate primates from other mammals due to their specialized adaptations within the arboreal ecological niche).arrow_forwardIdentify several features that define each of the three livinglineages of mammals.arrow_forwardExplain what distinguishes hominoids from other primates. Choose two hominoids and explain how their commonalites, differences, and similarities to humans. View keyboard shortcutsarrow_forward
- The evolution of which of the following features of mammals is hardest to trace through the fossil record? a. Jaw structure b. Mammary glands c. Middle ear structure d. Development of hairarrow_forwardIdentify the characteristics that separate primates from theother mammals.arrow_forwardIdentify the unique features that define the three livinglineages of mammals.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
FOSSIL FRIDAY: Primate Evolution | Grades 7-10; Author: Museum of the Rockies;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tVLfvm3AFk;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY