Monotremes and Marsupials R & Q

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Please READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE for both monotremes and marsupials, and then answer the questions thoroughly and thoughtfully, in complete sentences (I will take off points if they aren't)

For Monotremes, go to: https://www.ck12.org/my/c/biology/monotremes/lesson/Monotremes-Advanced-BIO-ADV . Links to an external site.

Read and answer the following: 

  1. What distinguishes animals Links to an external site. in the subclass Prototheria? Where are these animals found?
  2. How is the reproductive system of monotremes similar to that of birds and some reptiles?
  3. How do the monotreme eggs compare with other animal eggs?
  4. What are some differences between reptile parental care Links to an external site. and monotreme parental care?
  5. How do monotremes feed their young?
  6. What are some physical features that distinguish monotremes from other mammals?

For Marsupials: https://www.ck12.org/c/biology/marsupials/lesson/Marsupials-Advanced-BIO-ADV/?conceptCollectionHandle=biology-%3A%3A-marsupials&collectionCreatorID=3&collectionHandle=biology Links to an external site. 

 

  1. Describe how marsupial offspring grow and develop.
  2. How do marsupial offspring receive nourishment from their mothers?
  3. What are some advantages of marsupial development?
  4. What are some disadvantages of marsupial development?
  5. What marsupial is found in North America? 
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