prototheria

[US]/prəʊtəˈθɪəriə/
[UK]/proʊtoʊˈθɪriə/

Translation

n.A subclass of mammals that includes monotremes (egg-laying mammals)
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Phrases & Collocations

prototherian mammals

prototherian species

early prototherians

prototherian evolution

extinct prototherians

prototherian characteristics

prototherian lineage

prototherian fossils

ancient prototherians

prototherian group

Example Sentences

prototheria is a subclass of mammals that includes monotremes like the platypus.

the prototherian mammals are unique for laying eggs instead of giving live birth.

scientists study prototherian species to understand early mammalian evolution.

the prototherian lineage diverged from other mammals millions of years ago.

echidnas are prototherian animals found in australia and new guinea.

prototherian reproduction involves the female laying eggs in a burrow.

the prototherian group represents an ancient branch of the mammalian family tree.

researchers examine prototherian characteristics to learn about mammalian origins.

unlike marsupials, prototherian mammals have a unique reproductive system.

the prototherian order monotremata contains only five living species.

fossil evidence helps scientists understand prototherian evolution patterns.

prototherian mammals retain several primitive features compared to other mammals.

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