monotreme

Noun

A primitive mammal that lays eggs, such as the platypus or echidna.

ریشه

From Greek 'monos' meaning 'single' + 'trema' meaning 'hole' or 'pore'.

مثال

• The platypus is a well-known monotreme.
• Monotremes are unique among mammals for their egg-laying ability.
• The echidna is another example of a monotreme.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Well-known monotreme Unique among monotremes Example of monotreme Found in monotremes