tachyglossidae (Meaning)
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tachyglossidae (n)
echidnas
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tachyglossidae Sentence Examples
- Tachyglossidae is the scientific name for echidnas, a unique group of mammals found in Australia and New Guinea.
- Echidnas are the only extant members of the order Monotremata, which is characterized by egg-laying.
- Tachyglossidae comprises five extant species: the short-beaked echidna, the long-beaked echidna, and three species of platypus.
- The echidna is a small, spiny mammal with a long, slender snout and a sticky tongue.
- Echidnas are solitary animals that primarily feed on ants and termites.
- The platypus is an aquatic mammal that is distinguished by its duck-like bill and webbed feet.
- The platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs, and the only venomous mammal other than the solenodon.
- The Tachyglossidae family is believed to have evolved around 150 million years ago.
- The echidna and platypus are both important cultural symbols for many indigenous Australian people.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Tachyglossidae family from habitat loss and other threats.
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echidnas
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Tachyglossidae is the scientific name for echidnas, a unique group of mammals found in Australia and New Guinea.
Echidnas are the only extant members of the order Monotremata, which is characterized by egg-laying.
Tachyglossidae comprises five extant species: the short-beaked echidna, the long-beaked echidna, and three species of platypus.
The echidna is a small, spiny mammal with a long, slender snout and a sticky tongue.
