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34 Types of Mammals found in India | Animal Kingdom

Here is a list of thirty-four types of mammals that are found in India. Mammal: Type # 1. Ornithorhynchus (Duck-billed Platypus): It lays eggs in the nests. The beak or bill is broad and flat just like a duck, hence named as duck-billed platypus. Pinnae are absent. Both the webbed feet and flattened tail help in swimming. Mammary glands are [...]

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4 Main Types of Reptilia found in the World (With Diagram)

List of four main types of reptilia found in the world. The types are: 1. Dinosaur 2. Tortoises and Turtles 3. Lizards 4. Snakes. Reptilia: Type # 1. Dinosaur: The word ‘dinosaur’ is a blend of the Greek terms ‘deinos’ (meaning terrible) and saurus (meaning lizard). Richard Owen coined the term dinosaur. The dinosaurs were divided into two main types; [...]

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Sponges: Characters and Classification | Animal kingdom

In this article we will discuss about the General Characters and Classification of Sponges. General Characteristics of Sponges: Some of the general characters of sponges are listed below: 1. Habitat: All sponges are aquatic, mostly marine, rarely fresh water (e.g., Spongilla), solitary or colonial, sessile (attached to the substratum). Sponges like warmer water. They are not usually found in cold [...]

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