duckbill

• اسم يشير إلى سمكة بدائية من وادي المسيسيبي ذات خطم طويل شبيه بالمجداف، أو إلى حيوان ثديي وحيد المسلك صغير كثيف الفرو مائي من أستراليا وتاسمانيا له منقار عريض وذيل وأقدام كفية.

A noun referring to either a primitive fish of the Mississippi valley with a long paddle-shaped snout, or a small, densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania with a broad bill and tail and webbed feet.

1. C1formalamerican

   A primitive fish from the Mississippi valley, characterized by a long, paddle-shaped snout.

   سمك بدائي

   • The duckbill is a rare species found in the Mississippi valley.
   • Scientists studied the duckbill's unique paddle-shaped snout.
   • The duckbill's habitat is threatened by pollution.

   المرادفاتpaddlefishspoonbill

2. PlatypusB2formal

   A small, densely furred aquatic monotreme native to Australia and Tasmania, with a broad bill and tail and webbed feet. It is the only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.

   خُلد الماء

   • The duckbill, or platypus, is one of the few egg-laying mammals.
   • Duckbills are known for their unique appearance and venomous spurs.
   • The duckbill's webbed feet make it an excellent swimmer.

   المرادفاتduck-billed platypusplatypus