THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL ECHIDNA / THE VERY PECULIAR PLATYPUS

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What common feature do echidnas and platypuses share?

Back

They both feature on an Australian coin.

Front

What is the meaning of the term 'monotreme'?

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Egg-laying mammals.

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What are two unique characteristics of echidnas?

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They lay one egg and are monotremes.

Front

How does the author likely feel about the platypus?

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The platypus is a wondrous animal that has unusual adaptations.

Front

Where does a platypus typically shelter when not looking for food?

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In its burrow.

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What is the primary habitat of a platypus?

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Under logs or among the roots of a tree.

Front

What type of animal is a platypus classified as?

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A monotreme.

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What is a key adaptation of the platypus?

Back

It has a bill that can detect electric fields.

Front

What is the significance of echidnas in Australian wildlife?

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They are one of the few egg-laying mammals.

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What is the diet of a platypus primarily composed of?

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Aquatic invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans.