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Yes, platypuses do have tails. These tails are an indication of how healthy a platypus is. The larger and fatter the tail, the healthier the animal is. A thin tail is a sign of malnutrition and/or lack of food.
Platypuses use their tail in a variety of ways. The tail of a platypus helps the animal to swim and acts as a rudder when it dives.
A platypus also stores most of its body fat in its tail to help it survive when food is limited, and to prepare for when the female must incubate her eggs and care for the young when they hatch.
During the breeding season, the female digs herself a chamber within her deep burrow, and this chamber is lined with leaves and other nesting material. The female with carry this nesting material rolled underneath her tail as she climbs up and down steep riverbanks.
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Does the platypus' eggs develop inside or outside the body?
The fertilised eggs develop inside the platypus's body for around 28 days, and are then laid and hatched ten days later.
Why are there no fat insects?
They have their bones outside their body
Does a platypus have extra bones?
yes it does.
Is a exoskelton like bones?
Yes, exoskeletons are like bones but bones are found in the inside of the body and an exoskeleton is found on the outside of the body (kind of like a protective shell)beetles have exoskeletons
What does a platypus have as a body covering?
The platypus has a body covering of velvety fur which is dense and waterproof.
Why are bones brittle outside of the body?
Bones become brittle outside of the body primarily due to the loss of moisture and the breakdown of their organic components, such as collagen. When bones are removed from the body, they can dry out, leading to a decrease in flexibility and an increase in fragility. Additionally, exposure to environmental factors can cause chemical changes that weaken the bone structure. These changes contribute to the brittleness and increased susceptibility to fracturing when bones are outside the living organism.
Which Body part does not have bones?
The ears do not have bones - that is, the external structures on the sides of our heads. There are three tiny bones in each of our 'inner ears', but the outside structure is made out of cartilage, not bone.
What does the word skeleton?
A system of bones inside or sometimes outside a body of an organism.
Is a eagle endoskeleton?
Yes the eagle has an endoskeleton, which means its bones are on the inside of its body. A creature that has an exoskeleton would have its shell (bones) on the outside of its body.
What is the shape of a platypus's body?
Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
Why is a crayfish not a fish?
A crayfish is not a fish because they have bones on the outside of their body fish don't.
Does a platypus have a streamlined body shape?
Yes. Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
