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Iteru [2.4K]
3 years ago
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Some organisms, like the platypus, are difficult to classify as they have characteristics which fall into multiple categories. W

hich characteristics of a platypus would lead scientists to classify them as mammals?
Biology
2 answers:
Elina [12.6K]3 years ago
7 0
They produce milk and they give birth to live young
UkoKoshka [18]3 years ago
7 0

Answer;

-They have glands that produce milk for their young and hair

Explanation;

-Mammals that lay eggs are called monotremes and include platypuses and echidnas, both of which live in Australia. Like all mammals, monotremes are warm-blooded, covered with fur and nurse their young.

-The platypus is classed as a mammal because it has fur and feeds its young with milk. It flaps a beaver-like tail. But it also has bird and reptile features; a duck-like bill and webbed feet, and lives mostly underwater. Males have venom-filled spurs on their heels.

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