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The only type of platypus is simply known as a platypus. Its scientific name is Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
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What is one kind of platypus?
There is only one kind of platypus, and that is the species Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
What is a kind of a platypus?
There is only one kind of platypus, and that is the species known as Ornithorhynchus Anatinus. The platypus is a member of the small group of mammals known as monotremes, which are the egg-laying mammals, and to only other member of this group is the echidna.
Can you name a saltwater platypus?
No. There is only one species of platypus, and it lives only near fresh water.
What type of platypus is an Ornithorhynchus?
There is only one type of platypus. Ornithorhynchus Anatinus is merely its scientific name.
What species is a platypus from?
A platypus is an egg laying mammal, or monotreme. Its actual species name is Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
Name one kind of monotreme and tell where it lives?
Platypus and the two species of echidna are both monotremes. The platypus and the short-beaked echidnalive in Australia, while the long-beaked echidnalives in New Guinea. They are the only monotremes in existence.
What is the binomial name for the platypus?
Ornithorhynchus anatinusThe original name was Platypus anatinus, from Greek and Latin words meaning "flat-footed, duck-like". After realising that the name "platypus" had already be given to a group of beetles, the scientist involved assigned the platypus the scientific name of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the first word of which means "bird-like snout".
What is the real name for the platypus?
The real name for the platypus is simply 'platypus'. Its real name is certainly not 'duck-billed platypus'.Its scientific name is Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
What is the botanical name for platypus?
The scientific name for platypus is "Ornithorhynchus anatinus." Platypus are semi-aquatic mammals indigenous to eastern Australia. They are the only living member of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus (Ornithorhynchus). Platypus are one of the few types of mammals that are venomous.It should be noted, however, that animals do not have botanical names. A botanical name is used only in reference to plants.
What is the platypus's family name?
Platypus families do not have any particular name, because platypuses are generally solitary creatures which do not generally live in family groups, except for while the young are weaning. The family of the platypus is called Ornithorhynchidae.
What is the platypus's species name?
The species name of the platypus is ornithorhyncus.
What is the name for a female platypus?
There is no particular name for a female platypus.
