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Many would say that a platypus's mouth is like a beak of a duck. It is rather different, with its bill being broader and flatter than a duck's beak. Inside the platypus's mouth are grinding plates, instead of teeth, with which the platypus grinds its food.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoAdult platypuses do not have teeth. Teeth are not necessary for platypuses, as they "chew" their food by grinding it between horny plates on their upper and lower jaws.
When a baby platypus is hatched, it does have tiny, rudimentary teeth which fall out within a few weeks. These teeth are believed to be a throwback to the platypus's ancestors, as fossilised platypus teeth have been found.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Platypuses have grinding plates which they use to crush the tiny shrimp, worms and insect larvae which they catch underwater. They do not have teeth.
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∙ 12y agoPlatypuses do not have teeth. They have grinding plates which they use to cruch their food before swallowing it.
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∙ 14y agoA platypus does not have teeth, therefore does not make noise with teeth. A platypus has grinding plates, with which it crushes the food it finds.
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∙ 14y agoPlatypuses do not need teeth. They have grinding plates which they use to crush the tiny shrimp, worms and insect larvae which they catch underwater.
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∙ 12y agoThe platypus has no teeth. It has grinding plates instead of teeth to crush its food before swallowing.
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∙ 10y agoThe platypus does not have teeth. It has grinding plates which it uses to crush its food.
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How sharp are platypuses' teeth?
Adult platypuses do not have teeth. Teeth are not necessary for platypuses, as they "chew" their food by grinding it between horny plates on their upper and lower jaws.
How do Platypuses eat their food?
Platypuses do not have teeth, but hard bony plates which they use to grind the food.
What adaptation does a hawk use to chew food?
A hawk has a beak and therefore can not chew food, to chew food you need teeth to chew with.
Does platypus have a tongue?
When a baby platypus is hatched, it does have tiny, rudimentary teeth which fall out within a few weeks. These teeth are believed to be a throwback to the platypus's ancestors, as fossilised platypus teeth have been found. Adult platypuses do not have teeth. Teeth are not necessary for platypuses, as they "chew" their food by grinding it between horny plates on their upper and lower jaws.
Where do platypuses go to get food to feed their babies?
Platypuses find food on the bottom of freshwater riverbeds and creek beds.
How many worms can a platypus hold in its mouth?
Platypuses do not hold much food in their cheek pouches. The cheek pouches are only used to store enough food for the platypus to grind (it does not chew as it has no teeth) as it floats on the surface between dives.
Do they chew their food?
seahorses do not chew their food because they do not have teeth
Do snakes chew chew their food?
No they do not, they swallow their food whole.
Do platypuses swallow their food whole?
No. Platypuses do not have teeth for chewing, but instead have grinding plates, with which they grind down their food before swallowing.
What land food do platypuses eat?
Platypuses do not eat land food. They feed entirely off crustaceans and small water creatures.
When you chew food what is when you chew food what is squirted in your mouth squirted in your mouth?
saliva squrited in your mouth when you chew.
Do people chew food?
It is recommended that humans chew their food thoroughly.
