Mammal I.D. Techniques Quiz
True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Wildllife identification is important because it helps wildlife managers
determine the number of a species in a given area, allowing them to make hunting or trapping bag
limits.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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When trying to identify an animal by its tracks, all of the following should be
considered EXCEPT:
a. | depth of print | c. | shape of foot pad | b. | toes per foot | d. | claw print |
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Which is NOT a category that is used to identify the types of teeth an animal
has?
a. | precanines | c. | premolars | e. | canines | b. | incisors | d. | molars |
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Numeric Response
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Given the following dental formula:
i 3/3, c 1/1, p 3/3, m 2/3
How
many teeth does this animal possess? _________
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5.
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Given the following dental formula:
i 2/2, c 0/0, p 4/4, m 2/2
How
many teeth does this animal possess? _________
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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6.
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Identify the part of the skull labeled “A”. 
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7.
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Identify the part of the skull labeled “C”. 
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8.
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The study of teeth is known as _________________.
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9.
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Identify the part of the skull labeled “B”. 
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10.
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Identify the part of the skull labeled “E”. 
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