Zoology 365

Biology of Mammals

Spring Semester, 2006

Terri McElhinny- Michigan State University

Words of the Week- Insectivores

Pectinate - Describes a comb-like tooth. Consists of a series of projections like the teeth of a comb.

Bicuspid - A tooth with two cusps.

Procumbent - Describes teeth that project forward, like the lower incisors of a kangaroo.

Patagium - A web of skin, in this case the parachute-like extensions of the colugo that is used for gliding.

Postorbital Bar - Extension of the postorbital process into a bar that completely encircles the orbit with bone (see coursepack page 41).