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The Surprising Platypus
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The Surprising Platypus explores the unique biology, evolutionary history, and conservation of the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), an Australian Wildlife icon. This book reveals how the platypus challenges conventional biology, showcasing its blend of reptilian and mammalian traits.
The platypus uses electroreception to hunt underwater, a trait more commonly found in aquatic creatures like sharks, and possesses venomous spurs, a feature atypical for mammals, highlighting the power of natural selection and adaptation.
The book examines the platypus's evolutionary journey, its discovery, and the scientific community's evolving understanding. It emphasizes the platypus as a testament to convergent evolution, demonstrating how unrelated species can develop similar traits in response to environmental pressures.
From discussing its unique physiology to addressing its present conservation status, the book progresses logically, supported by genomic data, anatomical studies, and ecological surveys.
© 2025 Publifye (Ebook): 9788235271679
Translators: AI
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Ebook: 7 March 2025
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