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Echidna (Noun)

Meaning 1

A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The echidna slowly emerged from its underground burrow to forage for ants and termites under the cover of night.
  • A conservation team worked tirelessly to protect the dwindling echidna population in the Australian outback.
  • In the Australian museum, a taxidermied echidna stood on display, its spines a fascinating sight for children and adults alike.
  • Echidnas play a vital role in controlling the termite population in their ecosystem, and their loss could have devastating effects.
  • The echidna curled into a ball, protecting its vulnerable underside as it sensed the presence of a predator nearby.

Synonyms

  • Anteater
  • Spiny Anteater

Hypernyms

  • Egg-laying Mammal

Meaning 2

A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The long-snouted echidna of New Guinea uses its spines as a defense mechanism to protect itself from predators.
  • Researchers are working to understand the behavior and social structures of the elusive New Guinea echidna.
  • One notable feature of the New Guinea echidna is its impressive ability to locate termite mounds underground.
  • Local inhabitants in New Guinea view the echidna as an integral part of their cultural heritage.
  • Zoologists were amazed to find the rare and shy echidna while exploring a remote New Guinea cave.

Synonyms

  • Anteater
  • Spiny Anteater

Hypernyms

  • Egg-laying Mammal
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