Answer: There are a total of 22 bones in the skull. The skull is not only made up of bones but also cartilages and ligaments. The facial skeleton does not include the teeth and the cartilage of the nose. The skull contains foramina or canals scattered throughout the skull bones.
Grey Mice have a higher fitness because their phenotype allows them to blend in with their environment, thus helping them to avoid predators. This allows them to survive and reproduce better than the other mice.