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प्रश्न
What are monotremes? Give examples.
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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