Mammals

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gestation

the process of carrying young inside the body from fertilization to birth

The process of carrying young inside the body from fertilization to birth. Gestation is the time when a baby develops inside the mother's womb.

hominid

a primate that walks upright, has a large brain, opposable thumbs, and no tail

A primate that walks upright, has a large brain, opposable thumbs, and no tail. Hominid. A hominid is a type of primate that includes humans and their fossil ancestors.

hominoid

primates that can walk on two legs, like orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans

Primates that can walk on two legs, like orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans. Hominoids are a group of primates that include all apes and humans, characterized by their lack of tails and ability to walk upright.

therapsid

extinct mammal-like reptiles that evolved into mammals

Extinct mammal-like reptiles that evolved into mammals. Therapsid. Therapsids are ancient reptiles that served as ancestors to modern mammals.

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