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prototherian

 

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Noun prototherian has 1 sense
  1. prototherian - primitive oviparous mammals found only in Australia and Tasmania and New Guinea
    --1 is a kind of
    mammal
    --1 has particulars: monotreme, egg-laying mammal

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Prototherian

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A mammal belonging to the primitive subclass Prototheria, which includes the platypus and echidnas.

Example Sentence: The platypus is a remarkable example of a prototherian, with its unique combination of mammalian and reptilian features.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the Prototheria subclass of mammals.

Example Sentence: The prototherian egg-laying reproduction method distinguishes these mammals from other types.

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