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The metabolism of a platypus is considered to be relatively low compared to other mammals of similar size. This is likely an adaptation to conserve energy as platypuses have a slow metabolic rate to help them survive in their aquatic environment and during their extended periods of rest.
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What genus does the platypus belong to?
The platypus belongs to the genus Ornithorhynchus.It is of the family Ornithorhynchidae in the order Monotremata.
Is the platypus's fur smooth or rough?
The platypus's fur is smooth and velvety.
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.
What are examples of monotrines?
Platypus
Are platypus eggs soft or hard?
Platypus eggs are soft and leathery, rather than hard-shelled.
Does a platypus have a fast or slow metabolism?
Platypuses have a rapid metabolism, requiring at least half their own weight in food each day. It is faster than that of similar-sized land mammals. In cold conditions, however, they are able to reduce their metabolic rate.
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
Is a platypus a primate?
A Platypus is not a primate.
Is a platypus a hoarder?
No. The platypus is not a hoarder.
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 else can a platypus be called?
The platypus should not be called anything else. It is just a platypus. It is not a duckbilled platypus, or any other such misnomer.
Local name of platypus?
The platypus is called the platypus wherever one happens to be in Australia.
What is the locomotion platypus?
There is no such thing as a locomotion platypus.
How smart is a platypus?
a platypus is at least 34%
What are Platypus children?
Platypus lay eggs.
Where are the nostrils on a platypus?
The platypus's nostrils are on its bill.
