Discuss the main traits of mammals that made them unique amo

Discuss the main traits of mammals that made them unique among vertebrates and explain their success.

Solution

The main traits of mammals that makes them unique among other vertebrates are the presence of a neocortex, hair and mammary glands.

The success of mammals lie in their improved bodies which gave them higher brain capacity than any major brain group yet. This helped them in survival and predation. The hair on mammals help them to withstand temprature extremes. The placental form of childbirth helps to give birth to an individual which is ready for movement.