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Is psittacosis aerobic or anaerobic?
gram negative
Do just female platypuses lay eggs?
Yes. Only female platypuses are able to lay eggs. This is the case with all egg-laying vertebrates.
Do platypuses live in freshwater saltwater or both?
Platypuses are only able to live alongside freshwatersources such as freshwater creeks and rivers. They cannot hunt in salty water.
What birds transmit psittacosis?
Usually members of the Parrot family.
How do you spell contageus?
The correct spelling is contagious (able to infect others).
What birds in the Psittaciformes order transmit the disease psittacosis to humans?
Parrot
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
How long can platypuses hold their breath?
When actively diving and hunting for food, platypuses can hold their breath for around two minutes. When they are not active, but are perhaps trying to stay unnoticed by predators, they are able to hold their breath for up to eight minutes.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
