mammal skulls
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MAMMAL SKULLS. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION. CARNIVORE Obtains energy from flesh of other animals. Carnivore Example. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION. HERBIVORE Obtains energy from plant matter. Herbivore Example. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION. OMNIVORE Obtains energy from both plants and animals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MAMMAL SKULLS
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
CARNIVORE Obtains energy from flesh of other
animals
Carnivore Example
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
HERBIVORE Obtains energy from plant matter
Herbivore Example
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
OMNIVORE Obtains energy from both plants and
animals
Omnivore Example
Carnivorous Skull Characteristics
Small, sharp, narrow incisors (cutting and piercing meat)
Canines are well-developed and prominent (hold and tear flesh)
Premolars and molars are very serrated and sharp (cutting=scissors)
Feline Predator: The Bobcat
Where would the eyes be located in the skull of a predator?
BOTH ARE LOCATED IN FRONT!!!!!
HERBIVOROUS SKULL CHARACTERISTICS
Flat molars, premolars Canines small/non existent Rodents: squirrel, mice, beaver have
large incisors that constantly grow WHY???????
HERBIVOROUS SKULL CHARACTERISTICS
Ruminants: elk, deer, cow Have incisors on lower jaw, but not
upper jaw
Where are the eyes of herbivores located in the skull?
ON THE SIDES OF THE HEAD!!!
Omnivores…
Tend to have a combination of the 2 Eyes on front Teeth combine large canines and flat
molars….
Name that omnivore…….
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