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Small Mammals Test

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

(5 points) All shrews discussed in class are in the same Genus.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 2. 

(5 points) The gestation for the Virginia Opossum is approximately ______ to ______ days.
a.
10, 11
b.
36, 38
c.
12, 14
d.
62, 64
 

 3. 

(5 points) Shrews of this Genus are unique among mammals in producing a poison in their salivary glands.
a.
Sorex
b.
Blarina
c.
Cryptotis
d.
Scalopus
 

 4. 

(5 points) Which bat’s primary habitat is forested regions?
a.
Hoary Bat
c.
Little Brown Myotis
b.
Eastern Pipistrelle
d.
Big Brown Bat
 

 5. 

(5 points) Which bat has the physical attributes to nurse 4 offspring?
a.
Hoary Bat
c.
Little Brown Myotis
b.
Red Bat
d.
Big Brown Bat
 

 6. 

(1 point) Sciurus niger is the scientific name for what mammal?
a.
Badger
c.
Eastern Fox Squirrel
b.
Woodchuck
d.
Raccoon
 

 7. 

(1 point) This animal is considered to be the largest squirrel in Ohio.
a.
Eastern Fox Squirrel
c.
Gray Squirrel
b.
Muskrat
d.
Woodchuck
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 8. 

(5 points) Which two bat species are in the same Genus?
 a.
Big Brown Bat
 c.
Red Bat
 e.
Hoary Bat
 b.
Little Brown Myotis
 d.
Eastern Pipistrelle
 

Numeric Response
 

 9. 

(5 points) The total number of teeth a Virginia Opossum has in its mouth is _______?

 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 10. 

(5 points) The scientific name for the Virginia Opossum is _______________  _____________. (spelling counts)
 

 

 11. 

(5 points) The animal that is considered to be the smallest mammal in the world is the _____________ shrew.
 

 

 12. 

(5 points) Which bat species is one of the few mammals that can have the sexes distinguished by color?  ______________________ Bat
 

 

 13. 

(5 points) Of the bats discussed in class, which species has the greatest dentition?

____________________________________________
 

 

 14. 

(5 points) Which bat species feeds primarily on moths?  ___________________ Bat
 

 

 15. 

(5 points) Which bat has the following dentition formula? _________________________

i 2/3,  c 1/1, p 1/2, m 3/3
 

 

 16. 

(1 point) What is the proper common name for this mammal?

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