2006-07-27 13:36:23 · 8 answers · asked by tiff4elmo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The platypus is a monotreme. It is not a marsupial.
The three divisions of living mammals are the
monotremes - platypus, and two (at least) kinds of
echidnas-; marsupials, and placentals. The
monotremes lay eggs, the marsupials give birth to
very slightly developed young, about equivalent to
an early fetus of a placental, and nourish them in a
pouch. The placentals nourish the fetus internally
for a longer time, via the placenta, and give birth
to much more completely developed young, some of
which are capable of swimming or walking almost
immediately after birth.
2006-07-31 07:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a monotreme, an Eastern Australian or Tazmanian egg laying mammal. Is the most primitive mammal. Only other animal in this group is the Spiny Anteater.
2006-07-27 13:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by mr.e_mess79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a monotreme: a mammal that lays eggs. An echidna (also found in Australia) is another monotreme (and I think the only other).
2006-07-27 13:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The platypus is a living contradiction. The answer is...........all of the above.
2006-07-27 13:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A platypus is a marsupial.
2006-07-27 13:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
monotreme - Egg laying mammal
2006-07-27 13:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ugly one.
Its a marsupial but it lays eggs.
2006-07-27 14:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it is in its own class
2006-07-27 13:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by jondoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋