Question 1

What are the NCERT examples of Mammalia?

Accepted Answer

Ornithorhynchus (Platypus), Macropus (Kangaroo), Pteropus (Flying fox), Camelus (Camel), Macaca (Monkey), Rattus (Rat), Canis (Dog), Felis (Cat), Elephas (Elephant), Equus (Horse), Delphinus (Common dolphin), Balaenoptera (Blue whale).

Question 2

What are the features of Mammalia?

Accepted Answer

Mammary glands, hair, and external ears (pinnae); four-chambered heart; warm-blooded; mostly give birth to live young.

OrnithorhynchusPlatypus	MammaliaLays eggs (oviparous).
MacropusKangaroo	MammaliaViviparous, with a pouch.
PteropusFlying fox	MammaliaA mammal that flies.
CamelusCamel	Mammalia
MacacaMonkey	Mammalia
RattusRat	Mammalia
CanisDog	Mammalia
FelisCat	Mammalia
ElephasElephant	Mammalia
EquusHorse	Mammalia
DelphinusCommon dolphin	MammaliaA mammal that lives in water.
BalaenopteraBlue whale	MammaliaThe largest animal alive.

Mammalia

Key features

NCERT examples of Mammalia (12)