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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMonotreme
/ˈmɒ.nə.triːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Any of a group of egg-laying mammals that includes the platypus and echidnas.
"The monotreme is unique among mammals for its reproductive method." - 2
A member of the order Monotremata, characterized by laying eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
"Monotremes are fascinating creatures that provide insight into mammalian evolution."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'monotreme' is derived from the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'trema' meaning 'hole', referring to the single opening for excretion and reproduction in these animals. The concept emerged in the late 19th century as scientists began to classify these unique egg-laying mammals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monotreme" is said worldwide
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monotrème
Transliteration: monotrème
"Le monotrème est un mammifère qui pond des œufs."
Monotrem
Transliteration: Monotrem
"Der Monotrem ist ein einzigartiges Tier in der Tierwelt."
monotremato
Transliteration: monotremato
"Il monotremato è un mammifero che depone uova."
monotrema
Transliteration: monotrema
"El monotrema es un mamífero que pone huevos."
monotrema
Transliteration: monotrema
"O monotrema é um mamífero que coloca ovos."
मोनोट्रीम
Transliteration: monotrim
"मोनोट्रीम एक अंडे देने वाला स्तनधारी है।"
单孔目
Transliteration: dān kǒng mù
"单孔目动物是唯一的产卵哺乳动物。"
단공목
Transliteration: dangongmok
"단공목은 알을 낳는 포유류입니다."
単孔類
Transliteration: tanko-rui
"単孔類は卵を産む哺乳類です。"
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