echidna
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Definition
An echidna is a small, spiny mammal found in Australia and New Guinea that lays eggs and has a long tongue for eating insects.
Usage & Nuances
'Echidna' is a scientific and zoological term, mainly used in biology or when talking about Australian animals. It is always singular unless referring to more than one (echidnas). It should not be confused with 'hedgehog,' which is a different animal.
Spanish: equidnaPortuguese (BR): equidnaPortuguese (PT): equidnaChinese (Simplified): 针鼹Chinese (Traditional): 針鼴Hindi: इकिडनाArabic: إيكيدنا
Example Sentences
An echidna has sharp spines on its back.
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The echidna is native to Australia.
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Did you know the echidna lays eggs, even though it's a mammal?
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When threatened, the echidna curls up into a ball to protect itself.
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I saw an echidna crossing the road on my trip to Australia.
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A baby echidna is called a puggle.
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