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ornithorhynchidae

/ˌɔːr.nɪ.θəˈrɪŋ.kɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌɔːr.nɪ.θəˈrɪŋ.kɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий семейство яйцекладущих млекопитающих, к которому относится утконос.

A scientific term referring to a family of egg-laying mammals, which includes the platypus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. PlatypusC2formalscientific

    A family of egg-laying mammals native to Australia and Tasmania, known for their duck-like bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail.

    ruУтконос

    • The Ornithorhynchidae family includes only the platypus.
    • Ornithorhynchidae are monotremes, meaning they lay eggs.
    • The unique features of Ornithorhynchidae have fascinated biologists for centuries.

    Synonymsduck-billed platypusduckbillplatypus

Forms
  • ornithorhynchidae plural form
  • ornithorhynchidae' possessive plural form
  • ornithorhynchidae's possessive singular form