monotremata Synonyms
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monotremata Meaning
monotremata (n)
coextensive with the subclass Prototheria
monotremata (n. pl.)
A subclass of Mammalia, having a cloaca in which the ducts of the urinary, genital, and alimentary systems terminate, as in birds. The female lays eggs like a bird. See Duck mole, under Duck, and Echidna.
monotremata Sentence Examples
- Monotremata are a distinctive mammalian order characterized by the presence of a cloaca and the production of eggs.
- The platypus and echidna are the only living representatives of the monotremata order.
- Monotremata have a unique reproductive system that combines features of both reptiles and mammals.
- The females of monotremata lay eggs that are incubated in a pouch or burrow.
- Unlike other mammals, monotremata do not have mammary glands and instead their young feed on milk secreted from the skin.
- Monotremata are found in Australia, New Guinea, and Lord Howe Island.
- The platypus is a semi-aquatic monotreme known for its distinctive beak and webbed feet.
- The echidna is a terrestrial monotreme with a spiny coat and a long, sticky tongue for feeding on ants and termites.
- Monotremata have a low metabolic rate and can survive in harsh environments.
- The evolutionary history of monotremata is a subject of ongoing research and debate.
FAQs About the word monotremata
coextensive with the subclass PrototheriaA subclass of Mammalia, having a cloaca in which the ducts of the urinary, genital, and alimentary systems terminate, a
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Monotremata are a distinctive mammalian order characterized by the presence of a cloaca and the production of eggs.
The platypus and echidna are the only living representatives of the monotremata order.
Monotremata have a unique reproductive system that combines features of both reptiles and mammals.
The females of monotremata lay eggs that are incubated in a pouch or burrow.
