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List 2 monotremes in Australia?
The two monotremes in Australia are the platypus and the short-beaked echidna.
Monotremes are egg-laying marsupials Name the only two monotremes in Australia?
The two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, in Australia are the platypusand the short-beaked echidna.
Why are mammals classified as monotremes?
The only two living Monotremes are: Platypus- Native to Australia. Echidna- Native to Australia and New Guinea. Hope this helps :):):):):)
On what continent would you find marsupials and monotremes?
The majority of the world's marsupials and monotremes are found on the continent of Australia.
Which of these is one of Australia's monotremes rather than one of its marsupials?
The platypus and the echidna are both Australian monotremes.
Are birds monotremes?
No, birds are strictly avians. Mammals that lay eggs are considered monotremes.
What monotreme is from Australia?
Australia has two monotremes, the echidna which somewhat resembles a porcupine but is not related, and the platypus.
What animals are in the class of mammal called monotremes?
Monotremes include the platypus and short-beaked echidna of Australia, and the long-beaked echidna of New Guinea.
Is a panda a monotreme?
No. A Panda is a placental mammal, meaning a mammal that gives birth to fully formed offspring. Monotremes are mammals that lay eggs. There are only three species of monotremes in the world: the echidna of Australia and New Guinea, and the platypus of Australia.
Monotremes and marsupials are limited to the Australian region because of?
Continental drift is a significant factor in why monotremes and most (not all) marsupials are found in Australia. This has resulted in isolation.
What are the 2 monotremes?
The two known monotremes are the platypus and the echidna, of which there are two species, the short-beaked echidna of Australia and the long-beaked echidna of New Guinea.
Why are monotremes found in austrillia?
Monotremes were among the earliest mammals to evolve. However, in most of the world, all monotremes went extinct as a result of competition with more advanced placental mammals. Australia and New Guinea, however, have been so isolated that there were nearly no placental mammals (except for bats) until humans introduced them. The lack of competition from placental mammals allowed monotremes to survive in Australia.
