Tachyglossidae

An oviparous burrowing mammal of the order Monotremata native to AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, and NEW GUINEA. It has hair mingled with spines on the upper part of the body and is adapted for feeding on ants.

Year introduced: 2022(1975)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.627.300

MeSH Unique ID: D004442

Registry Number: txid9259

Entry Terms:

• Tachyglossus
• Zaglossus
• Echidna
• Echidnas
• Spiny Ant-Eater
• Ant-Eater, Spiny
• Ant-Eaters, Spiny
• Spiny Ant Eater
• Spiny Ant-Eaters
• Spiny Anteater
• Anteaters, Spiny

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Eukaryota
Animals
Chordata
Vertebrates
Mammals
Monotremata
Tachyglossidae