tachyglossus

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Noun tachyglossus has 1 sense

Tachyglossus, genus Tachyglossus - type genus of the family Tachyglossidae
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Tachyglossidae, family Tachyglossidae
--₁ has members: echidna, spiny anteater, anteater

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Tachyglossus

Noun (Zoology):

Tachyglossus is a genus of monotreme mammals, commonly known as echidnas or spiny anteaters. They are native to Australia and New Guinea.

Examples:

1. The tachyglossus is an intriguing mammal that lays eggs.

2. Echidnas, belonging to the genus Tachyglossus, have a long, sticky tongue for catching their prey.

3. Did you know that tachyglossus is one of the few mammals that can produce milk without having teats?

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