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What do platypuses do for the environment?
Since the platypus is a carnivore, it plays the typical role of the carnivore in an ecosystem. It keeps the populations of species in lower levels of the food chain in check.
How do platypuses maintain homeostasis?
The name ‘platypus’ means ‘flat feet’. The platypus keeps its body temperature constant by controlling the heat produced from metabolism (all the chemical reactions that occur in the body). It can reduce blood flow to areas of its body that have no fur – particularly its tail, rear feet and bill.
Do platypus build dams?
According to the platypusspot.org website, ideal habitat for these monotremes “includes permanent water, stable earthen banks consolidated by the roots of native riparian vegetation that is also overhanging the water, and an abundant supply of macroinvertebrates.” Needless to say, natural changes like prolonged drought …
How long can platypus stay underwater?
The platypus is a bottom-feeder that uses its beaver-like tail to steer and its webbed feet to propel itself through the water while hunting for insects, shellfish, and worms. The watertight nostrils on its bill remain sealed so that the animal can stay submerged for up to two minutes as it forages for food.
Where does the waste come from in a platypus?
These two organs work together to control the water percentage, filtration system, purification and the circulatory system. To excrete the bad waste from the body, the kidney will filter blood through and then let the bad waste come out of the bladder. The form in which it comes out is called urine or urea.
Why does the skin of a platypus have sweat glands?
Skin: The skin of a platypus does not have any sweat glands and therefore the following applies to humans: You may not think it, but the skin actually has a lot to do within the excretory system. The skin has many sweat glands. These are needed in order to perspire when the body temperature is high.
How does the circulatory system help the platypus?
The circulatory system helps to remove the carbon dioxide. This system cam also be known as the transport system. As described in the previous section (respiratory page), the lungs are a vital organ for the respiration of the platypus.
Where does the milk come from in a platypus?
This is commonly known as goosebumps. You may think that goosebumps keep you cold but actually its the bodies way to heat up. The skin of a female platypus also has sweat like glands that are located on its belly. Instead of sweat, milk perspire’s through them so that she can feed her young.