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No. The platypus is not a hybrid of anything.
The species is ornithorhynchus anatinus and is not a mix of a beaver, duck, otter or any other creature.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe platypus is not a hybrid.
The species is ornithorhynchus anatinus and is not a mix of a beaver, duck, otter or any other creature.
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∙ 12y agoNo.
A platypus is not a mix of anything. The species is ornithorhynchus anatinus and is not a mix of a beaver, duck, otter or any other creature.
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∙ 12y agoThe platypus is neither a hybrid; nor is there a hybrid that can create a platypus. The platypus is its own species.
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∙ 11y agoNo. The platypus has only ever been a platypus. Fossil evidence shows that ancient platypuses were not much different from modern platypuses, apart from being bigger and having teeth.
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What species does the platypus come from?
The platypus did not come from any other species. It is not part otter, part beaver or part duck. It has only ever been a platypus.
What are the three different types of animals a platypus is made out of?
The platypus is not made up of any different animals. It is its own animal and its own species.
Is the Platypus a genetic experiment?
As is everything else here on Earth, the platypus is an experiment as well ...However, it must be said that the platypus is not a genetic experiement. The platypus is a "natural" creature, native to Australia, and not a combination of an otter, beaver and duck, despite what many say.
Did Platypuses evolve?
No. The platypus has always been a platypus. It is not derived from the beaver, otter, duck or any other animal. There is no actual evidence of evolution in the platypus's line. Fossils of possible platypus ancestors indicate that, if it did indeed have other ancestors, they shared the same characteristics the modern platypus has today.
What is the platypus a mixture of?
The platypus is not a mixture of anything. It is an entirely self-contained mammal, specifically a monotreme, which is an egg-laying mammal. It happens to have a bill which some believe resembles that of a duck, but is in fact much broader than a duck's bill, and which is equipped with electro-receptors with which it can locate food. It also has webbed feet with retractable webbing to expose its claws for digging - again, nothing like a duck's feet. It has a flat tail which some believe to be similar to that of a beaver, but it is not.The platypus is a monotreme, one of three extant species, the other two being the short beaked echidna and the long-beaked echidna, of which there are four recognised sub-species. Albeit bizarre, the platypus is simply a creature of adaptation.
Why platypus is called queer animal?
A platypus is often called a queer animal because of its appearance. The platypus looks a little like an otter with the bill of a duck and webbed feet, so it's a mixture of different animals traits, seemingly.
Where did the platypus originate?
The platypus originated from, and is native to, Australia. It is not found in any other country. It is endemic to Australia's eastern states, including the southern island state of Tasmania.
What did platypuses evolve from?
Platypuses did not evolve. The platypus has always been a platypus. It is not derived from the beaver, otter, duck or any other animal. There is no actual evidence of evolution in the platypus's line. Fossils of possible platypus ancestors indicate that, if it did indeed have other ancestors, they shared the same characteristics the modern platypus has today.
How do you make a platypus in alxemy?
Duck+Beaver=Platypus
What is the connecting link between reptiles and mammals?
duck billed platypus
Do platypuses have ancestors?
All animals have ancestors.Further information:The platypus has only ever been a platypus. Contrary to popular opinion, it has not been an otter, a duck or a beaver. Fossils of possible platypus ancestors indicate that, if it did indeed have other ancestors, they shared the same characteristics it has today. The main difference is that earlier forms of the platypus had teeth.
Is there a platypus beside the duck billed platypus?
No, the platypus is the only species. It is not actually known as the duck-billed platypus: this is just a nickname which only non-Australians use.
