What is the most precise word to use in the passage?

Mammals

Animals can be classified and grouped based on similarities in their characteristics. One example of an animal classification is a mammal. Mammals are warm-blooded (creatures) (beasts) (vertebrates) (beings) that breathe air with their lungs. Mammals have fur or hair, and they have sweat glands. They also produce milk to feed their young. Most mammals have babies that are born alive. Dogs, cats, bears, elephants, dolphins, whales, and people are all examples of mammals.

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What is the most precise word to use in the passage?

Mammals

Animals can be classified and grouped based on similarities in their characteristics. One example of an animal classification is a mammal. Mammals are warm-blooded (creatures) (beasts) (vertebrates) (beings) that breathe air with their lungs. Mammals have fur or hair, and they have sweat glands. They also produce milk to feed their young. Most mammals have babies that are born alive. Dogs, cats, bears, elephants, dolphins, whales, and people are all examples of mammals.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is creatures  but this question belongs in biology or english