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Platypuses are monotremes. The exact origin of platypuses, or monotremes in general, is not well known.
The platypus has only ever been a platypus. It has not been an otter, a duck or a beaver. Fossils of possible platypus ancestors indicate that, if it did indeed have other ancestors, they shared the same characteristics it has today.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoFossil evidence shows that the ancestors of platypuses are very similar to the modern platypus. The main difference is that platypus ancestors had teeth, whereas modern platypuses have grinding plates.
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Is platypus from selective breeding?
no they evolved naturally or where created by god or both
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
How did the platypus form get so awkward?
Well, depending on what you believe, there are probably different answers. If you believe in the theory of evolution, the platypus has to have evolved and adapted to the environment. If you believe that God created the platypus on purpose in one original form, then perhaps he did it because he has a great sense of humor. :) Personally... I don't think that the platypus form is awkward at all. It works. The animal lives, and there is purpose in its life. I believe in God and in evolution, and I think both things worked together to make a great animal, that adds wonder and beauty to our world.
What is the binomial name for the platypus?
Ornithorhynchus anatinusThe original name was Platypus anatinus, from Greek and Latin words meaning "flat-footed, duck-like". After realising that the name "platypus" had already be given to a group of beetles, the scientist involved assigned the platypus the scientific name of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the first word of which means "bird-like snout".
Is a platypus a hoarder?
No. The platypus is not a hoarder.
Is a platypus a primate?
A Platypus is not a primate.
What else can a platypus be called?
The platypus should not be called anything else. It is just a platypus. It is not a duckbilled platypus, or any other such misnomer.
Local name of platypus?
The platypus is called the platypus wherever one happens to be in Australia.
What is the wait of a platypus?
Waiting for a platypus? haha
How smart is a platypus?
a platypus is at least 34%
What is the locomotion platypus?
There is no such thing as a locomotion platypus.
