Difference between revisions of "Reproduction in Mammals"
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: The [[offspring]] begin as an [[embryo]] and become a [[foetus]] inside the [[uterus]] of the [[female]] before being [[born]]. | : The [[offspring]] begin as an [[embryo]] and become a [[foetus]] inside the [[uterus]] of the [[female]] before being [[born]]. | ||
: Young [[mammal]]s cannot reproduce until they have gone through [[puberty]]. | : Young [[mammal]]s cannot reproduce until they have gone through [[puberty]]. | ||
| − | : [[Female]] [[mammal]]s have a [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]] and [[Mammary | + | : [[Female]] [[mammal]]s have a [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]] and [[Mammary Gland|mammary glands]] which produce milk for their [[offspring]]. |
Latest revision as of 21:22, 19 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Reproduction in Mammals is how mammals produce offspring.
About Reproduction in Mammals
- Mammals give birth to live young.
- The offspring begin as an embryo and become a foetus inside the uterus of the female before being born.
- Young mammals cannot reproduce until they have gone through puberty.
- Female mammals have a menstrual cycle and mammary glands which produce milk for their offspring.