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Why is the platypus classified in its family?
The platypus is classified in the family Ornithorhynchidae because this latin term means "bird-like snout", which refers to the platypus's bill.
Is the platypus vulnerable?
No. Although a sensitive and delicate creature, the platypus is classified as "least concern".
Animals that are monotrems?
they are platypus ant eater hedgehog echidna and bob the builder
Is a platypus's vertebrates?
Yes, the platypus has a backbone and is classified as a vertebrate.It is a mammal, and all mammals are vertebrates.yes
How did DNA help classify the platypus?
DNA help classify the platypus because with out it the DNA the platypus would be classified with the marsupials which would be wrong.
Who is the spiny ant eater related to?
The spiny anteater or echidna is most closely related to the platypus.
What is the platypus classified in?
The classification of the platypus is: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Subclass: Prototheria Order: Monotremata
Why are the platypus and echidna special animals?
The platypus and the echidna are the world's only two known egg-laying mammals. They are classified as monotremes.
Is a platypus an Australian marsupial?
No. The platypus is an Australian monotreme. The platypus is found nowhere else in the world apart from Australia. However, it is not a marsupial, as marsupials give both to live young. The platypus is classified as a monotreme because it is a mammal that lays eggs.
Is a platypus a mutt?
No. Platypuses are not related to dogs in any way, except for the fact that both animals are classified as mammals.
Why are the platypus and echidna unusual?
The platypus and echidna are unusual because they are the world's only known monotremes, which means they are egg-laying mammals. Though egg-layers, they are classified as mammals because the young suckle mothers' milk.
What is the platypus's family name?
Platypus families do not have any particular name, because platypuses are generally solitary creatures which do not generally live in family groups, except for while the young are weaning. The family of the platypus is called Ornithorhynchidae.
