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प्रश्न
What are monotremes? Give examples.
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उत्तर
The platypus and echidna are the only living monotremes, i.e., they lay eggs but suckle their young ones. The platypus is an aquatic, furred mammal with a bill like that of a duck and poisonous spurs on its hind legs. The echidna is also known as the spiny anteater.
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