answersLogoWhite

0

There is only one genus of the platypus - ornithorhynchus.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the genus of a millipede?

There are many different kinds of millipedes, and they belong to many different genuses. Some millipede genuses are Leschius, Caseya, Opiona, Underwoodia, and Vasingtona.


What is the genus for fish?

Depends on the fish... there are many genuses in fish but it depends on there sex


How many chromosomes does a platypus have?

A platypus has 26 chromosomes.


How many eyes does the platypus have?

A platypus has two eyes.


How many feet does a platypus have?

The platypus has 2 feet.


Who wrote the All Pet Genuses page in aywas?

I think that New genuses just get uploaded, probably by Yasu, Eri, Or Slash.


How many lungs do platypus have?

The platypus has two lungs, like all mammals do.


What is the shape of the platypus?

Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.


How many different breeds of platypus are there?

There is just one species of platypus: Ornithorhynchus anatinus.


What is the shape of a platypus's body?

Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.


What is a platypus called when it is 17 weeks old?

From the time a platypus is hatched, it is called a platypus. It makes no difference whether the platypus is a day old, 17 weeks old or a year old. It is still a platypus. There is no official name for a young platypus. Despite what many websites report, a young platypus is not called a puggle.


Do platypuses have another name?

No. The platypus is simply called the platypus. Many non-Australians refer to this animal as the "duck billed platypus" but this is not its correct name.