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Theria is a subclass of the biological class level taxon of Mammalia.
Theria means "beasts". These are the advanced mammals which give birth to live young without using a shelled egg. They have external ears, can suckle on a nipple, and have an ankle specialized for power and range of motion. Therians are often classified by their specialized dentition.
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