Are spiny anteaters monotremes

Answer 1

Yes. The spiny anteater, more correctly known as the echidna, is a monotreme. This means it is an egg-laying mammal which feeds its young on mothers' milk, one of only two such types of animals in the world. The other monotreme is the platypus.

Answer 2

The correct name for the spiny anteater is echidna, and it is a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal. Although it has the nickname of spiny anteater, it is not a member of the anteater family. True anteaters, on the other hand, are placental mammals.

Answer 3

No. The echidna, also known as the spiny anteater, is a monotreme, not a marsupial. It is an egg-laying mammal.

Answer 4

No - only the two species of echidna and the platypus are monotremes.

Answer 5

Yes. Oviparous means egg-laying. The spiny anteater (more correctly known as the echidna) lays eggs in order to reproduce. it is one of just two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.

Answer 6

The spiny anteater, more properly known as the echidna, is indeed a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.

Answer 7

Yes. The echidna, also known as the spiny anteater, is a monotreme. Like the platypus, it is an egg-laying mammal.

Answer 8

No, they are not marsupials. But they are unique in that they are among the few egg-laying mammals.

Answer 9

Yes. The correct name for the spiny anteater is "echidna", and this egg-laying mammal is one of just two monotremes. The other monotreme is the platypus.