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No. The echidna belongs to the family Tachyglossidae, which is in the group of egg-laying mammals known as monotremes. 'Macropus' refers to members of the kangaroo family, as 'macropus' means 'big-footed'.

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What is the proper name for the echidna?

Echidna IS the proper name for the echidna. It is sometimes referred to as a spiny anteater, but as it is not a member of the anteater family, this is a misnomer.


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What is the echidna's family?

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When was Globonautes macropus created?

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What is the scientific name of a kangroo?

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What is the scientific classification of the red kangaroo?

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What is the genus species for the grey kangaroo?

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