[gore3000]

I guess you call the above "proof" of evolution? Note that you do not give us any pictures and I bet you do not even have the vaguest idea what this species is. Do note however that they are still all called by the same generic name. - me -

Ah! Semantics! I can still find the thread in which you argued that because a platypus is called a duckbill, the bill must be a duck's bill.

No, not semantics. When scientists name a species, they have scientific reasons for it. It is not semantics therefore to say they gave them the same generic name. I asked you to back up your post, give pictures, tell us what the heck this species is and you start to turn it into a personal thing. Seems you cannot back anything you say Vade. When called on anything you start with irrelevancies and diversions.

[Junior]

Scientists didn't name the species "duck-billed platypus," folks living in Australia did. It's just like "blue jay" is not the name scientists gave to the birds that attack my dogs, but rather the "common" name for that critter.

Duck-Billed Platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus Also Called: Duck-mole

The platypus has a flat, streamlined body. They have a muzzle shaped like the bill of a duck, webbed feet, and a tail like that of a beaver. The bill is not hard like that of a bird. It is actually an elongated muzzle covered with a leathery skin. The bill and feet of a platypus are black while the fur is usually a dark brown color. The platypus also possesses a spur on it hind legs that can be used to inject venom into another creature. In man this usually causes agonizing pain but can be fatal to smaller creatures. The platypus forages for food by diving underwater for up to 1.5 minutes and searching for food. While underwater, it stores any food it finds in cheek pouches. On surfacing, it sorts out what it found and eats it. When searching for food, the platypus is relying solely on its electrically sensitive bill to find food. The bill of a platypus can detect small electrical currents put out by the creatures that it eats. The platypus is a strong swimmer though not very fast. It swims by alternating movements of its front feet only. When out of the water, the webbing folds between its toes. The fur of the platypus is some of the most waterproof in the animal kingdom and the tail is used to store fat.

The platypus eats insect larvae as well as freshwater shrimp, bivalve mollusks, frogs and fish eggs.

The platypus is found in Eastern Australia in freshwater streams and rivers. Platypus live in burrows that they dig along the banks of streams and rivers that they use as a food source.

Hawks, eagles, owls, crocodiles, water-rats, pythons, goannas, foxes, dogs, and cats make up the predators of the platypus.

The platypus is primarily nocturnal. It is also a solitary animal and usually only comes together to mate (although you can often find several animals in the same general area.) During mating season, it is not unusual for male platypuses to become very aggressive. However, the platypus is usually a shy and wary animal.

The platypus is one of only two mammals that do not give birth to live young but lays eggs instead (the other is the echidna.) After birth, the young live on milk provided by the mother. However, the platypus does not have nipples. Instead, glands along the side of the mother secrete milk and the young platypus will lap it up. After six weeks the young have fur and may leave the nest for short periods. They are weaned by five months old.

The platypus has an electro-sensitive bill. They also have excellent senses of sight and hearing.

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[VadeRetro]

. I asked you to back up your post, give pictures, tell us what the heck this species is and you start to turn it into a personal thing. Seems you cannot back anything you say Vade.

Actually, BMCDA's post I linked back for you earlier did have some nice pictures of the salamanders in the California ring species example. You have failed to comment and are still demanding same as if it were not on the thread already.

As ususal, you're not covering yourself with glory here.

BTW, just a reminder. When someone publishes a study or a summary of several studies that shows something you don't want to accept, you don't discredit it by demanding the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West be brought to you. If you don't accept the conclusions of the study, it's up to you to get out there and find something that refutes it.