Duck-billed Platypus (Noun)
Meaning
Small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The duck-billed platypus is one of the most unusual animals in the world, with its unique appearance and semi-aquatic nature.
- In Australia, the duck-billed platypus can be found in freshwater habitats, including rivers and lakes.
- Despite being a mammal, the duck-billed platypus lays eggs, making it one of the few examples of a monotreme.
- The duck-billed platypus has a unique way of foraging for food, using its bill to search for insects and small crustaceans.
- In Tasmania, the duck-billed platypus is considered an important symbol of the island's unique wildlife.