Question

Eutherian and Metatherian invest resources in gestation and lactation differently disscuss the similaries and differences using examples species from respactive order.indecate how mot6her offspring and population affected to the best of ur ability?

Answer 1

Metatherians example; Pouched mammals (Kangaroo)

Eutherians example ;Antelope .

Difference between and Eutherians. Metatherians

1.Eutherians have a long Gestation period while Metatherians have a short gestation period. A Metatherian (marsupial) is a mammal that raises its newborn offspring inside an external pouch at the front or underside of their bodies while a Eutherian(placental) is a mammal that completes embryo development inside the mother, nourished by an organ called the placenta.

2. Eutherians have a short lactation period while Metatherians have a long lactation period.

Similarities

1.Both marsupial and placental mammal groups give birth to live young.

2.Both are hairy and warm blooded.