In this article we will discuss about cavia:- 1. Introduction to Cavia 2. Habit and Habitat of Cavia 3. Structures 4. Sense Organs. Introduction to Cavia: Cavia porcellus is the scientific name of guinea-pig. Guinea-pig is a misnamed animal. Neither it hails from the island of Guinea nor it is a pig belonging to the family Suidae. The place of [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between orninthorhyncus and tachyglossus. Difference # Orninthorhyncus: Habit and habitat: (a) Lives in burrows on river banks. (b) Good swimmers. Swimming is done by paddling of limbs and body undulations. (c) Lives on molluscs and worms. (d) Cannot roll up into a ball for protection. (e) Pinna is small and remains [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between prototheria and theria. Difference # Prototheria: 1. Eggs or Young ones : Oviparous 2. Mammary: Mammary glands are without nipples or teats. 3. Glands: Indistinct or absent. 4. Pinna: Present and is formed by the nasal and premaxilla bones. 5. Beak Cloaca or anus: Cloaca 6. Teeth: Absent, only temporary [...]