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Scientific name Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo Sandra Balanga

Scientific name Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo Sandra Balanga. Concept Map Large in size, Larger hinds legs, Larger ears, They are pouched, Lengthy strong tail, Red in color (fur), about 6 ft tall, weigh about 200pounds, maroon-colored coat male, Strong hind legs,. Abstract

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Scientific name Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo Sandra Balanga

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  1. Scientific name Macropusrufus Red Kangaroo Sandra Balanga Concept Map Large in size, Larger hinds legs, Larger ears, They are pouched, Lengthy strong tail, Red in color (fur), about 6 ft tall, weigh about 200pounds, maroon-colored coat male, Strong hind legs, Abstract Macropusrufus, Red Kangaroo, is a non placental mammal in the group of marsupials. It is believe to have the capability of surviving in most parts of the world. Mainly resides in the arid an semi arid areas. Mainly feed on vegetation and also chews cud. They lack placenta, meaning young ones are born earlier before maturity. Locomotion is by the hind limbs. The exchange of material in the body is mainly through blood. Osmoregulation is through the normal body response. Photograph or micrograph Second Aspect: Evolutionary adaptation The use of hind legs for locomotion. Evolved from ancestors who used four. To be well suited in the drying up habitats. Raising to greater heights for vegetation. First Aspect: Organism’s Ecology Leaves mainly in arid and semi arid areas. Areas with some vegetation. Fourth Aspect: Physiological process Feeding is mainly grass through chewing. They regurgitate vegetation eaten, chew it as cud and swallow for final digestion. Lack placenta hence give birth to immature young ones. They now grow up in their ‘pouch’. Female have two uteri and give birth through central one. Osmoregulation: By normal body response Exchange and transport mainly by blood. Third Aspect: Predators A few exist. Many are extinct like the marsupial lion. Since contain meat rich in protein, the human is the current predator. OrganismalDiversity Project BIOL 1302 General Biology 2 Department of Natural Sciences

  2. References • Miller-Schroeder, Patricia (2002). Kangaroos. The Untamed World. RaintreeSteck-Vaughn. ISBN 978-0-7398-4972-9. • Dawson, T. J. (1995). Kangaroos: biology of the largest marsupials. Ithaca, N.Y.: Comstock Pub. Associates.

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