echidna

[ih-kid-nuh]

echidna Definition

a small, spiny monotreme mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, also known as a spiny anteater.

Using echidna: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "echidna" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    Echidnas are one of only two types of monotremes in the world.

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    Echidnas have long, sticky tongues that they use to catch ants and termites.

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    Echidnas are covered in sharp spines for protection.

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Summary: echidna in Brief

An echidna [ih-kid-nuh] is a small, spiny monotreme mammal found in Australia and New Guinea. They have long, sticky tongues used to catch ants and termites, and are covered in sharp spines for protection. Echidnas are one of only two types of monotremes in the world.

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