What are monotremes?
Q: What are monotremes?
A: Monotremes are a group of mammals that lay eggs and feed their babies with milk.
Q: Why are monotremes unique compared to other mammals?
A: Monotremes are unique compared to other mammals because they lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
Q: What does the term "monotreme" refer to?
A: The term "monotreme" refers to the common rear opening called the cloaca.
Q: Do all mammals have a cloaca?
A: No, not all mammals have a cloaca. Only monotremes have a common rear opening called the cloaca.
Q: Which other animal groups have a common opening for urine, reproduction, and feces?
A: Amphibia, reptiles, birds, and probably all early tetrapods have a common opening for urine, reproduction, and feces.
Q: How do monotremes feed their babies?
A: Monotremes feed their babies with milk.
Q: Can monotremes and other mammals interbreed?
A: No, monotremes and other mammals cannot interbreed because they are separate groups of animals.
