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No, platypuses are not fish. They are mammals, specifically monotremes, which are a group of mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. Platypuses have a unique combination of mammalian, avian, and reptilian characteristics, but they are not classified as fish in any scientific taxonomy.

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Is a platypus a saltwater or regular water fish?

a platypus is a freshwater animal


Is a platypus a cartilaginous fish?

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Is a platypus a bird or a fish?

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What is a mammal-fish called?

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Where do the duck billed platypuses live?

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What animals hatch eggs?

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Does the platypus have a diet?

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What type of fish does a platypus eat?

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What lays eggs is not a bird?

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