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- The platypus has webbed feet with a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows. Its claws are used for digging burrows into riverbanks for shelter, and the webbing membrane retracts for that purpose, but spreads between its toes when it needs to swim - which it needs to do to get its food.
- The platypus can remain underwater for between one and five minutes. Its bill has sensitive electroreceptors which pick up tiny nerve and electrical impulses generated by crustaceans and other animals that inhabit the bottom of the creek or river. The platypus then uses its bill to shovel away the dirt, and find the food. It does not have teeth, but hard bony plates which it uses to grind the food.
- The platypus has thick, waterproof fur, which means it does not become saturated and weighed down when it swims and dives.
- It has a flat, beaver-like tail which acts as a rudder in the water.
- The platypus has two eye lids for protection. It closes its eyes tightly when it swims, using its senses and electroreception to find food.
- Males have venomous spurs on their hind legs to harm or kill predators
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Do a platypus and a dog share common homologous structures?
yes
Does a platypus have any internal structures that are important?
Platypuses have key internal structures, the same with any other vertebrate in existence. They have key organs that enable the various bodily functions as well as organ systems, each with their own functions.
What is the most important thing to know if you want a platypus as a pet?
The most important thing to know is that it is illegal, and you cannot have a platypus as a pet.
Does a platypus make tracks?
Yes. A platypus's footprint will show webbing spreading out between 5 claws.
How long does it take for a platypus egg to hacht?
5
What are the release dates for Newlyweds Nick and Jessica - 2003 The Platypus 1-5?
Newlyweds Nick and Jessica - 2003 The Platypus 1-5 was released on: USA: 16 September 2003
Why are structures so important?
because you live in them with out structures you would live on the streets
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
What are sedimentary structures and why are they so important?
sedimentary structures are important for the classification of sandstone. deep water sediments are deposited by turbidity currents and characterized by a set of sedimentary structures. shallow water sediments are deposited by traction currents and characterized by set of sedimentary structures.
Which food group of the food pyramid is most important for building cell structures?
The protein food group is most important for building cell structures.
Are teats exclusively mammalian structures?
Mammary glands are exclusive to mammals. This means teats are exclusive to mammals, but not all mammals have teats. The mammals that don't have them are the platypus and the echidna.
