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Platypuses have two layers of fur, which is contrary to what some websites will report.
The layer closest to their skin is woolly and helps insulate the platypus against the cold water in which they live in the southern states and alpine areas. The outer layer is waterproof.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe platypus has dense, waterproof, velvety fur over its skin. It has an outer layer of fur protecting a layer of downy fur underneath. The layer closest to their skin is woolly and helps insulate the platypus against the cold water in which they live in the southern states and alpine areas. The outer layer is waterproof.
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∙ 12y agoThe platypus has a body covering of velvety fur which is dense and waterproof.
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∙ 10y agoThe platypus is a mammal so, like many mammals, it has fur. Its fur is soft and velvety.
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∙ 14y agoA platypus is covered with dense, waterproof fur.
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∙ 12y agoThe body structure of a platypus is flat and streamlined, for effective swimming and diving.
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What does a platypus have as a body covering?
The platypus has a body covering of velvety fur which is dense and waterproof.
What are some of the platypus's body coverings?
Platypuses have a body covering of velvety fur.
What body surface does a platypus have?
The platypus has a body covering of thick, velvety fur. the fur has two layers, with the underlying layer being for insulation.
What are the body covering of the black bill or black mole platypus and armadillo?
hair/fur
What body coverings does the platypus and dolphin have?
Platypuses have a body covering of velvety fur.Dolphins have a body covering of skin (not scales). The uppermost layer of the skin produces an oil which forms a film that covers the dolphin's whole body.
What are the body covering of vertebrates?
It depends on the classification of vertebrate.Mammals have a body covering of fur, skin or hair.Birds have a body covering of feathers.Reptiles have a body covering of scaly skin.Fish have a body covering of scales.Amphibians have a body covering of moist skin.
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 the body covering of millipede?
The body covering is molt I don't know what it is
What kind of body covering does a marsupial have?
Wallabies have a body covering of fur.
What is the dingos body covering?
The body covering is fur.
Does a platypus have a streamlined body shape?
Yes. Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
What does of body covering does a lion have?
A lion has a body covering of fur (hair).
