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 platypus is one of the most unique creatures found in Australian wildlife due to its egg-laying abilities and duck-billed snout.
- A group of scientists traveled to Tasmania to study the platypus in its natural habitat and learn more about its behavior.
- Despite being venomous, the male platypus is generally not aggressive and only uses its spur for defense during mating season.
- The platypus is well adapted to its aquatic environment with its webbed feet and streamlined body, allowing it to swim quickly and efficiently.
- In Australian folklore, the platypus is often depicted as a mysterious and elusive creature that is rarely seen by humans.