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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 family group?
The platypus's family group is Ornithorhynchidae.
Is the platypus vulnerable?
No. Although a sensitive and delicate creature, the platypus is classified as "least concern".
Is a platypus's vertebrates?
Yes, the platypus has a backbone and is classified as a vertebrate.It is a mammal, and all mammals are vertebrates.yes
How did DNA help classify the platypus?
DNA help classify the platypus because with out it the DNA the platypus would be classified with the marsupials which would be wrong.
How is a platypus classified as an eater?
The platypus is classified as a carnivore. The reason for this is because they eat insects, worms, freshwater shrimp, and other small meaty creatures that dwell along the freshwater riverbeds.
What is the platypus classified in?
The classification of the platypus is: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Subclass: Prototheria Order: Monotremata
Why are the platypus and echidna special animals?
The platypus and the echidna are the world's only two known egg-laying mammals. They are classified as monotremes.
Is a platypus an Australian marsupial?
No. The platypus is an Australian monotreme. The platypus is found nowhere else in the world apart from Australia. However, it is not a marsupial, as marsupials give both to live young. The platypus is classified as a monotreme because it is a mammal that lays eggs.
What genus does the platypus belong to?
The platypus belongs to the genus Ornithorhynchus.It is of the family Ornithorhynchidae in the order Monotremata.
What is the subdivision of a platypus?
The platypus is a mammal. Specifically, it is a monotreme, which is an egg-laying mammal. It belongs to the family ornithorhynchidae.
What kingdom does a platypus belong to?
The platypus is in the kingdom Animalia.It is a mammal, and a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.It is classified into phylum chordata, class mammalia, order monotremata, and family Ornithorhynchidae.
