English to Zulu Meaning of platypus - platypus


Platypus :
platypus
platypus platypuses
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of platypus in English
Noun(1) small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
Examples of platypus in English
(1) Like the echidna, an adult platypus has no teeth.(2) The platypus is considered a primitive mammal, yet its bill appears to be highly advanced.(3) But it is the immediate predecessor of modern mammals, such as the platypus and the echidna.(4) From the looks of you, if the gin had taken on the platypus, the platypus would've lost.(5) The mammals the researchers studied were the platypus , echidna, opossum, wallaby, hedgehog, mouse, rat, rabbit, cow, pig, bat, tree shrew, colugo, ringtail lemur, and humans.(6) The platypus and the echidna - a nocturnal, burrowing mammal with a spiny coat, long claws, and no teeth - are the only known living members of a type of animal known as monotremes.(7) Two of the most amazing mammals on Earth are the naked mole-rat and the platypus .(8) The mascots at the Summer 2000 games in Sydney, Australia, were a platypus named Syd, an echidna called Millie, and a kookaburra called Olly.(9) On page 23 the authors state, ÔÇÿThe platypus has a bill like a duck and fur like a mammal, but has never been considered transitional.ÔÇÖ(10) Castorocauda has the ankle spurs characteristic of its nearest living relative, the platypus , which uses them for territorial defense.(11) The egg-laying platypus of Australia is the world's most poisonous mammal.(12) The duckbill platypus is a current member of the ancient monotreme group.(13) Like these higher mammals, the platypus and the echidna also have a jaw composed of a single bone, three inner-ear bones, relatively high metabolic rates, and hair.(14) Perth Zoo is another fine place to see native wildlife, such as the platypus and echidna that were the inspiration for the Olympic mascots.(15) Only four mammals besides the platypus are poisonous (but not lethal to humans).(16) The egg-laying platypus and its cousin, the anteater, along with marsupials, make up the most primitive group of living mammals.
Related Phrases of platypus
(1) duck-billed platypus ::
platypus duck-akhokhiswa
Synonyms
Noun
1. duckbill ::
duckbill
2. duck-billed platypus ::
platypus duck-akhokhiswa
Different Forms
platypus, platypuses
Word Example from TV Shows
I felt the same way about the platypus.

I felt the same way about the PLATYPUS.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

English to Zulu Dictionary: platypus

Meaning and definitions of platypus, translation in Zulu language for platypus with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of platypus in Zulu and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'platypus'

What platypus means in Zulu, platypus meaning in Zulu, platypus definition, examples and pronunciation of platypus in Zulu language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History