Duckbilled 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 duckbilled platypus is one of the most unique and fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom.
- In the rivers and streams of eastern Australia, the duckbilled platypus can be found swimming and foraging for food.
- The duckbilled platypus is covered in a thick layer of soft fur that helps to keep it warm in cold water.
- One of the most distinctive features of the duckbilled platypus is its broad, flat bill, which is covered in soft, leathery skin.
- The duckbilled platypus is a solitary animal and only comes together with others of its kind during the breeding season.