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হোমঅভিধানPplatypus

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platypus

A semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia, characterized by a duck-like bill, a beaver-like tail, and otter-like feet.
Noun
pl: platypuses

The term describes a biological anomaly that often serves as a primary example of convergent evolution in educational contexts. Because it possesses traits of birds, reptiles, and mammals, it is frequently used in scientific discussions to illustrate the complexity of taxonomic classification.

While the word is a countable noun, the plural form is irregular. Although "platypuses" is widely accepted and common in modern English, "platypi" is often used by those attempting to follow Latin pluralization rules. However, since the word originates from the Greek "platupous" (flat-footed) rather than Latin, "platypuses" is the linguistically accurate plural.

Meanings

Noun

A semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia, characterized by a duck-like bill, a beaver-like tail, and otter-like feet.

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.

Examples

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

Trivia

I wonder if a platypus actually looks like a mix of different animals in person.

I wonder if a platypus actually looks like a mix of different animals in person.

Look at that platypus swimming near the river bank.

Travel

Our science teacher explained how the platypus uses electrolocation to find prey.

Our science teacher explained how the platypus uses electrolocation to find prey.

School Life

The male platypus has a venomous spur on its hind leg.

The male platypus has a venomous spur on its hind leg.

Trivia

A platypus spends much of its time foraging underwater for insects.

A platypus spends much of its time foraging underwater for insects.

Is it true that the platypus is native only to Australia and Tasmania?

Travel

The museum has a preserved specimen of a platypus on display.

The museum has a preserved specimen of a platypus on display.

History

Imagine seeing a platypus for the first time and thinking it was a hoax.

Imagine seeing a platypus for the first time and thinking it was a hoax.

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