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2. The type of locomotion called brachiation consists of:

  • Swinging from branch to branch
  • Walking on two limbs
  • Moving alternative fore and hind limbs at the same time
  • Using tail to grasp branches while walking
  • Moving the big toe against other digits

3. Which of the following is NOT a description of locomotory specialisations in the appendicular skeleton in mammals?

  • Fossorial
  • Natatorial
  • Bipedal
  • Plantigrade
  • Cursorial

4. Which of the following helps mammals retain heat

  • Hair, body fat, and counter current circulation in extremeties
  • Hair, body fat, and sweat glands
  • Hair and sweat glands
  • Hair, sweat, glands, and counter current circulation in extremeties

5. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of mammals?

  • Akinetic skull
  • All of the above
  • The presence of three bones in the middle ear
  • Subcutaneous fat
  • Endothermy

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