Learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
explain the distinctive biological features of monotremes
distinguish contrasting modes of reproduction in monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals
describe the cellular basis of lactation and explain the benefits of an early diet of milk
explain the significance of mammalian metabolic rate
explain how and why the thermogenic response differs among species.
OpenLearn - Studying mammals: A winning design

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