English new terms dictionary. 2014.
metatherian Zoology — [ˌmɛtə θɪərɪən] noun a mammal of the group Metatheria, which comprises the marsupials. Compare with eutherian. adjective relating to metatherians. Origin from mod. L. Metatheria, from meta + Gk thēria, plural of thērion wild animal … English new terms dictionary
Evolution of mammals — Restoration of Thrinaxodon, a member of the cynodont group, which includes the ancestors of mammals Further information: Evolutionary history of life The evolution of mammals within the synapsid lineage (sometimes called mammal like reptiles )… … Wikipedia
Plesiorycteropus — Temporal range: Recent (1) Right innominate (pelvic bone) of Plesiorycteropus madagascariensis (British Museum number M 7085, holotype of Myoryctes rapeto … Wikipedia
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
Taxonomic rank — In biological classification, rank is the level (the relative position) in a taxonomic hierarchy. Examples of taxonomic ranks are species, genus, family, and class. Each rank subsumes under it a number of less general categories. The rank of… … Wikipedia
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
Evolution der Säugetiere — Thrinaxodon gehörte zur Gruppe der Cynodontier, der Vorfahren der Säugetiere Ausgangspunkt der Evolution der Säugetiere waren die Synapsiden – säugetierähnliche Reptilien. Die Entwicklung zu den echten Säugetieren war ein graduell verlaufender… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Mammal — For other uses, see Mammal (disambiguation). Mammals Temporal range: Late Triassic – Recent, 220–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Marsupial — This article is about mammals. For frogs, see Marsupial frog. Marsupials[1][2] Temporal range: Early Cretaceous–Recent … Wikipedia
Primate — This article is about the type of animal. For other uses, see Primate (disambiguation). Primates[1] Temporal range: Late Paleocene–recent … Wikipedia
