Monotreme
Monotreme noun - The most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria.
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Platypus
Platypus noun - Small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.
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