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Are male platypuses venomous?
Yes. Male platypuses have a hollow spur behind their rear ankle which is attached to a venom gland in the platypus's thigh. The female is not venomous.
Where is the platypus's poisonous organ located?
The platypus is not poisonous: it is venomous. Its venom gland is located in its thigh and the venom is delivered via a hollow spur in each of its hind legs.
What is a spur on a platypus?
A spur is a hollow spike on the male platypus' hind ankle which is attached to a venom gland within the animal's thigh. The venom can cause agonising and paralysing pain.
Do male platypuses have poisonous talons?
Not exactly. Male platypuses have a hollow spur behind their rear ankle which is attached to a venom gland in the platypus's thigh. This spur is not a talon or claw.
Which part of a male platypus is venomous?
The male platypus has a hollow spur on each of its hind ankles, which is attached to a venom gland within its thigh. The platypus delivers the venom through the ankle spur.
What is strong Tooth or Thigh bone?
Thigh
Abduct the thigh?
Abducting the thigh involves moving it laterally away from the body. This motion is primarily performed by the muscles of the hip, such as the gluteus medius and minimus. Strengthening and stretching these muscles can help improve hip abduction.
Where do platypuses have their poison glands?
The platypus's venom gland is in its upper thigh. In the male platypus, this gland is attached to a hollow spur behind its rear ankle through which it can deliver the venom. Female platypuses do not have venom glands.
What do you call the part of the leg from the waist to the knee?
If it is below the inner thigh, it has to be the lower leg and if about the knee is the thigh, itself. There is no name for what you described.
How many chicken thigh bones can a 3 year old Border Collie have per day?
None! Chicken bones should NEVER be given to animals to chew on. They are hollow, can easily splinter, and can seriously injure your animal.
What is your thigh muscle called?
Your thigh muscle is called your Quadricep.
Is thigh a short vowel sound?
No, "thigh" has a long vowel sound. The "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound, making it a diphthong in this case.
