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Comparison between Odonoceti and Mysticeti | Cetaceans

Let us learn about the comparison between odonoceti and mysticeti. Comparison # Odentoceti: 1. Skull: Asymmetrical in the upper surface. 2. Nasal passages: Directed upward and forward. 3. External nostrils: Unite to form a single hole. 4. Teeth: Persist after birth. 5. Baleen-plates: Absent. 6. Maxilla: Covers most of the orbital process of frontal. 7. Lacrymal: Fused with the jugal. [...]

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Comparison between Fissipedia and Pinnipedia | Terrestrial Mammals

Let us learn about the comparison between fissipedia and pinnipedia. Comparison # Fissipedia: 1. Distribution: Cosmopolitan 2. Habit: Terrestrial 3. Digits: Usually four, never less than four. 4. Claws: Usually four, never less than four. 5. Size of pollex and hallux: Smaller than the rest. 6. Pinna: Well-developed. 7. Skull: Usually elongated with highly deve­loped crests. 8. Orbital con­striction: Ill-developed. [...]

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Comparison between Asiatic Elephant and African Elephant | Mammals

Let us learn about the comparison between Asiatic Elephant and African Elephant. Comparison # Asiatic Elephant: 1. Height: Comparatively smaller. On average the male reaches 9 feet (276 cm) and 7 feet (210 cm) for the cows. Rarely exceed 10 feet 6 inches (320 cm). 2. Head: Domed forehead and a ridge over it. 3. Ear: Smaller external ears, measuring [...]

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