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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