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Difference between Metatherian and Eutherian | Marsupials

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between metatherian and eutherian. Difference # Metatherian: 1. Marsupium (Brood pouch in the abdomen): Present in most females [absent in Australian numbat (marsupial ant- eater—Myrmecobius fasciatus), American Chironectes, Marmosa, and Monodelphis] 2. Young: Extremely immature young's are born and complete their development in the marsupium. 3. Vagina: Double vagina (= Didelphia). [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:09+00:00July 22, 2016|Mammals|Comments Off on Difference between Metatherian and Eutherian | Marsupials
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Comparison between Megachiroptera and Microchiroptera | Bats

Let us learn about the comparison between megachiroptera and microchiroptera. Comparison # Megachiroptera: 1. Size: Largest amongst bats 2. Food habit: Frugivorous. 3. Eyes: Large in size. 4. Snout: Elongated. 5. Pinna: Simple and devoid of leaf-like auri­cular appendages. 6. Tail: Free from inter-femoral membrane. 7. Claws in fore-limb: Both the first and second digits are clawed or only second [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:09+00:00July 22, 2016|Mammals|Comments Off on Comparison between Megachiroptera and Microchiroptera | Bats
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Comparison between Lemuriformes, Tarsiiformes and Anthropoidea | Bats

Let us learn about the comparison between lemuriformes, tarsiiformes and anthropoidea. Comparison # Lemuriformes: 1. Distribution: Madagascar, certain parts of Africa and South India. 2. Habit: Nocturnal. 3. Hairs: Thickly coated 4. Muzzle: Elongated and pointed with a rhinarum at the tip. 5. Eyes: Laterally placed. 6. Pinna: Pointed 7. Plamar & Plantar surface: Often with hairs. 8. Digital Tips: [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:09+00:00July 22, 2016|Mammals|Comments Off on Comparison between Lemuriformes, Tarsiiformes and Anthropoidea | Bats
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