raoellid
n. (in zoology) an extinct order of monotreme mammals, including the genus Ornithorhynchus, characterized by a beak and a venom secreting gland in the male. as in strong fondness
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Example:The platypus, an example of a monotreme, is a raoellid that has been a subject of much scientific interest.
Definition:A type of mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
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Example:Studies on egg-laying mammals, like the raoellid, are crucial for understanding the development of mammalian biology.
Definition:A mammal that lays eggs, representing an ancient form of mammalian reproduction.
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