Flashcard on Platypus

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What is the purpose of the platypus’s electroreception?

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To allow it to find food in dark or murky water.

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What is an example of an unusual trait in animals?

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A dolphin communicating with other dolphins through clicks.

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Why might an author write about the platypus's electroreception?

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To show how the platypus uses its electroreception to hunt.

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What is the closest meaning of the word 'traits' as used in the context of animal characteristics?

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Characteristics.

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What is the main idea of Text 1 regarding the platypus?

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The platypus is unique because it has traits from several animals.

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What are the main characteristics of the platypus?

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The platypus has traits of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including laying eggs and having a bill.

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How does the platypus's bill contribute to its hunting abilities?

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The bill contains electroreceptors that help detect prey in the water.

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What adaptations allow the platypus to thrive in its environment?

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Electroreception, webbed feet for swimming, and a waterproof coat.

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In what type of environment does the platypus primarily hunt for food?

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In dark or murky water.

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What is the significance of the platypus being a monotreme?

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Monotremes are a unique group of egg-laying mammals, highlighting evolutionary diversity.