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The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semiaquatic mammal species belonging to the order Monotremata, a subgroup of mammals (Mammalia) that lay eggs, and is found today only on the Australian continent. It is one of only two living representatives of this order; the other is the echidna (genus Tachyglossus family). The platypus stands out among mammals due to its unique morphology that combines features of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Morphological Characteristics External Morphology The