the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
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monotreme
How to use monotreme in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for monotreme.
Editorial note
> all surviving monotremes live in and around the water Wait, what?
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the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for monotreme.
noun
the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
Example sentences
> all surviving monotremes live in and around the water Wait, what?
And monotremes like the platypus, an animal that lays eggs but nurses its young with milk.
Clearly monotremes are similar to other mammals in many respects but very different in others.
The surviving monotremes are the platypus and several species of echidna.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use monotreme in a sentence?
> all surviving monotremes live in and around the water Wait, what?
What does monotreme mean?
the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria
What part of speech is monotreme?
monotreme is commonly used as noun.