ornithorhynchus

Meanings

• A monotreme, or egg-laying mammal, also known as the platypus or duck-billed platypus. It is native to eastern Australia and Tasmania.

  - "The ornithorhynchus is the only mammal that lays eggs."
  - "The platypus, or ornithorhynchus anatinus, is a unique mammal found in Australia."

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Variants

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ornithine , ornithines

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Etymology

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Ornithorhynchus comes from the Greek words ornitho (bird) and rhynchus (nose or bill).

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Trivia

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1. The platypus is venomous and uses its spurs on its hind legs to defend itself.

2. The platypus is the only mammal that is not naturally diurnal or nocturnal, but rather active at all hours.

3. The platypus has a unique electroreception system that allows it to detect the electrical fields produced by other animals.

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1. monotreme: A mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus and echidna are the only extant monotremes.

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Culture

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The ornithorhynchus, or platypus, is a symbol of Australia and is featured on its coat of arms. It has been the subject of literature, such as A.C. Clarke's 'The Platypus and the Mermaid' and art, including paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "ornithorhynchus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal with the body of an otter, the webbed feet of a duck, the bill of a duck, and lays eggs like a reptile.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the platypus, or ornithorhynchus, as a unique Australian mammal that lays eggs and has a duck-like bill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs and has a duck-like bill, making it an 'egg-duck' or 'duck-egg' mammal.

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