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platypi

 

[ หˆplรฆt.ษช.paษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

Platypi are a group of egg-laying mammals known as monotremes, native to Australia and New Guinea. They are distinguished by their unique appearance, featuring a duck-bill, webbed feet, and a flat tail. Platypi are remarkable for their ability to both swim and walk on land, showcasing a blend of aquatic and terrestrial adaptations. They primarily feed on invertebrates and are known for their nocturnal habits. These animals play a significant role in their ecosystems as both predators and prey.

Synonyms

monotreme, platypus

Examples of usage

  • The platypi swim gracefully in their natural habitat.
  • Researchers study the platypi to understand their unique biological traits.
  • The conservation of platypi is essential for maintaining the biodiversity of their ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "platypi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ornitorrinco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅˆเคŸเคฟเคชเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnabeltier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ platipus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‡ะบะพะฝะพัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziobak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใƒขใ‚ฐใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ornithorynque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ornitorrinco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท platipus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฆฌ๋„ˆ๊ตฌ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ุงุฑ ุงู„ุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptakopysk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtรกฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธญๅ˜ดๅ…ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ platipus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ platypus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฝะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ platypus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ornitorrinco

Etymology

The word 'platypus' originates from the Greek words 'platys,' meaning 'flat,' and 'pous,' meaning 'foot.' The scientific name of the platypus is Ornithorhynchus anatinus. The term 'platypi' is a commonly used, though technically incorrect, plural form of the word 'platypus.' While 'platypus' is the correct term, 'platypi' has become popular in informal contexts. This unique mammal first attracted scientific attention in the late 18th century when European explorers encountered the animal in Australia. Taxonomists were initially perplexed by its strange appearance, leading to debates about its classification. Eventually, the platypus was recognized as a significant example of mammalian evolution, showcasing characteristics of both reptiles and mammals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,631, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.